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What is the maximum temperature for growth of psychrophilic microorganisms?
What is the maximum temperature for growth of psychrophilic microorganisms?
20oC
Name a psychrophilic yeast mentioned in the text.
Name a psychrophilic yeast mentioned in the text.
Candida gelida
Which bacterial genera do most psychrophiles belong to?
Which bacterial genera do most psychrophiles belong to?
Vibrio, Aeromonas, Alcaligenes, Pseudomonas, Flavobacterium
What is the temperature range at which psychrotrophs grow?
What is the temperature range at which psychrotrophs grow?
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Name a psychrotrophic food spoilage bacteria mentioned in the text.
Name a psychrotrophic food spoilage bacteria mentioned in the text.
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Name three psychrotrophic microorganisms causing foodborne illnesses.
Name three psychrotrophic microorganisms causing foodborne illnesses.
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What is the range of growth temperatures for mesophilic microorganisms?
What is the range of growth temperatures for mesophilic microorganisms?
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Give examples of mesophilic food spoilers.
Give examples of mesophilic food spoilers.
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What is the optimum growth temperature range for thermophilic microorganisms?
What is the optimum growth temperature range for thermophilic microorganisms?
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Name three bacterial species that can survive commercial sterilization of low-acid canned foods.
Name three bacterial species that can survive commercial sterilization of low-acid canned foods.
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