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Describe the factors help to grow the microbes in food.

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Answered by nitinsehrawat97
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Most foods contain sufficient nutrients to support microbial growth. Several factors encourage, prevent, or limit the growth of microorganisms in foods, the most important are aw, pH, and temperature. ... The microbial cell must compete with solute molecules for free water molecules.

Explanation:

Spoilage, Pathogenic, and Useful Microorganisms

Spoilage microorganisms are those that can grow in a food and cause undesirable changes in flavor, consistency (body and texture), color, or appearance. Also bacterial enzymes may effect slow deterioration of frozen or dried foods during long-time storage.

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