Market Milk Microbiology Introduction Quiz
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What is the purpose of pasteurization in the market milk industry?

  • To prevent or delay microbial spoilage (correct)
  • To reduce the distribution capabilities of milk
  • To enhance the nutritional content of milk
  • To increase the perishability of raw milk
  • In a pre-1900 US milk distribution system, how was milk typically collected from the farm?

  • In milk tanks for bulk transportation
  • In individual bottles
  • In 3-gal cans
  • In 5- to 10-gal cans (correct)
  • Why would the pre-1900 milk distribution practices be considered unacceptable in the United States today?

  • Due to the lack of product distribution capabilities
  • Because of public health concerns and raw milk perishability (correct)
  • Because it resulted in reduced milk collection from farms
  • Due to the inability to blend milk in can-fill machines
  • What did Louis Pasteur discover in relation to heating wine, which led to the development of pasteurization?

    <p>Heating wine to 50-60°C for a few minutes could prevent or delay microbial spoilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the growth of the market milk industry in major metropolitan areas?

    <p>Due to the establishment of major metropolitan areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main catalyst for the growth of the market milk industry in major metropolitan areas?

    <p>Establishment of major metropolitan areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary type of milk distributed in the pre-1900 US milk distribution system?

    <p>Raw milk collected from the farm, distributed fresh, and consumed fresh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation did the development of pasteurization bring to the market milk industry?

    <p>Dramatically expanded product distribution capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would the pre-1900 milk distribution practices be considered unacceptable in the United States today?

    <p>Public health concerns and perishability of raw milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis Pasteur discover through his experiments with heating wine that led to the development of pasteurization?

    <p>He discovered that heating wine to 50-60°C prevented microbial spoilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Louis Pasteur discovered that by heating wine to 50-60°C for a few minutes, microbial spoilage could be prevented or delayed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary type of milk distributed in the pre-1900 US milk distribution system was pasteurized milk.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The development of pasteurization transformed the market milk industry and expanded product distribution capabilities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pre-1900 milk distribution practices would be considered acceptable in the United States today due to improved public health standards.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of pasteurization in the market milk industry is to extend the keeping quality of milk.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Air is a significant source for microbial contamination in raw milk.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bacterial counts of air in cowsheds or parlors usually exceed 200 CFU/liter.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Micrococci account for less than 50% of aerial microflora.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Airborne bacteria do not account for microbial contamination of raw milk.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Soil falling into a milking bucket during hand milking is a significant source of microbial contamination in raw milk.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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