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What are the two possibilities when microorganisms interact with our food supply?
What are the two possibilities when microorganisms interact with our food supply?
- Result in deterioration of food and beneficial interactions for humans (correct)
- Produce off-flavors and contribute to food preservation
- Decrease food spoilage and synthesize new compounds
- Enhance food quality and accelerate fermentation
How do cheesemakers use P.roqueforti in the cheese-making process?
How do cheesemakers use P.roqueforti in the cheese-making process?
- By adding it to the milk to ensure it is present in the entire cheese (correct)
- By mixing it with the mold that grows on the cheese surface
- By injecting it into the cheese during the manufacturing process
- By sprinkling it on the cheese after it has aged
What does the blue mold produced by P.roqueforti do to the cheese?
What does the blue mold produced by P.roqueforti do to the cheese?
- Causes the cheese to become white in color
- Prevents other molds from growing on the cheese
- Creates blue veins that characterize the cheese (correct)
- Adds a sour taste to the cheese
What is the primary purpose of using food-grade microorganisms in food bioprocessing?
What is the primary purpose of using food-grade microorganisms in food bioprocessing?
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How do microbial enzymes contribute to food production?
How do microbial enzymes contribute to food production?
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What does food bioprocessing involve?
What does food bioprocessing involve?
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