Relate the role of water in controlling microbial growth in food
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The water activity increases with temperature. Most foods have a water activity above 0.95 and that will provide sufficient moisture to support the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and mold.
The amount of available moisture can be reduced to a point which will inhibit the growth of the organisms.
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