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What did Pasteur discover about grape juice?
What did Pasteur discover about grape juice?
- It could be pasteurized by gentle heating (correct)
- It could be preserved by refrigeration
- It could be sterilized by boiling
- It could be frozen for long-term storage
Why is low-temperature treatment useful as a food preservative?
Why is low-temperature treatment useful as a food preservative?
- It kills all microorganisms instantly
- It is a cheap and efficient method
- It alters the flavor of the food
- It slows down microbial growth and multiplication (correct)
What is the primary purpose of cooking food?
What is the primary purpose of cooking food?
- To change the texture of the food
- To preserve the food for long-term storage
- To make the food easier to digest and reduce microbial load (correct)
- To add flavor to the food
What is the ideal temperature range for thermophilic microorganisms?
What is the ideal temperature range for thermophilic microorganisms?
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What is the optimal growth temperature for mesophilic microorganisms?
What is the optimal growth temperature for mesophilic microorganisms?
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What type of microorganisms grow at low temperatures?
What type of microorganisms grow at low temperatures?
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