Question

Factors affecting microbial growth in food

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Factors affecting microbial growth in food

(a) Intrinsic factors: These are inherent in the food. They include: pH, water activity, oxidation reduction potential, nutrient content, antimicrobial contents, biological structure

(b) Extrinsic factors: Are factors external to the food that affect microbial growth

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Factors affecting microbial growth in food : (a) Intrinsic factors: These are inherent in the food. They include: pH, water activity, oxidation reduction potential, nutrient content, antimicrobial contents, biological structure. :(b) Extrinsic factors: Are factors external to the food that affect microbial growth.