Food Protection Chapter 5

Which of the following would provide favorable growth conditions for bacteria?

Cooked pork stored at 80 degrees

At what temperature is rapid growth of pathogenic bacteria possible?

65 degrees

Which of the following food is the least shelf stable?

Fresh meats

Which of the following foods would likely be the most shelf stable?

Instant coffee

In which of the following foods bacteria may grow rapidly?

Low acid and neutral foods

What type of bacteria grows best at temperatures between 50°-110°F?

Mesophilic bacteria

It may be necessary to remove foods from refrigeration during preparation and seasoning of foods. This process:

Must be done as rapidly as possible

Which of the following statements regarding bacteria is true?

Pathogenic bacteria cause disease in man

Which of the following bacteria cause spoilage of food?

Undesirable bacteria

Which of the following is true regarding water activity level?

Water activity is a measure of the available water in the food for biological activity

Under favorable conditions bacteria can double their population:

every 20 to 30 minutes.