Microbiological Testing Methods in Food and Beverages Lab
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What is the quality of milk if the reduction occurs within 30 minutes in the dye reduction test?

  • Fair quality (class 2 milk)
  • Poor milk quality (class 3 milk)
  • Good quality (class 1 milk)
  • Very poor milk quality (class 4 milk) (correct)

What is the purpose of serial dilution in microbiology?

  • To eliminate all bacteria from a sample
  • To increase the bacterial concentration for a test method
  • To decrease the bacterial concentration to a required concentration for a specific test method (correct)
  • To count bacteria directly on an agar plate

What is the minimum quality requirement for untreated milk sold directly to consumers?

  • Pass a 30°C colony count test and a coliform test (correct)
  • Class 2 milk
  • Class 1 milk
  • Class 3 milk

What is CFU an abbreviation for?

<p>Colony Forming Unit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the dye reduction test?

<p>To determine the quality of milk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test must cow's milk satisfy to be exported to other countries?

<p>A Staphylococcus aureus test and a Salmonella test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of milk requires a Staphylococcus aureus test and a 30°C colony count test?

<p>Untreated milk for making dairy products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Maximum Recovery Diluents (MRD)?

<p>To provide optimal conditions for bacterial recovery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of plating diluted samples?

<p>To count bacteria on an agar plate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of test is used to determine the quality of milk?

<p>Dye reduction test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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