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Intrinsic Factors
Food Micro Lab Final Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What technique is used to recover microorganisms from solid foods? | Stomaching |
| What are examples of some intrinsic factors? | Properties of the food matrix such as pH, water activity, and antimicrobials. |
| What are examples of some extrinsic factors? | Properties of the environment which the food is in such as temperature and relative humidity. |
| T or F: Bound water is available for biological function. | False |
| T or F: Bound water is not considered in water activity. | True |
| Name two antimicrobials used in foods. | Sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate |