Microbes in household food processing
- Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products?A. Aspergillus nigerB. LactobacillusC. Trichoderma polysporumD. Saccharomyces cerevisiaeE. Propionibacterium sharmaniiChoose the correct answer from the options… Answer: 2. A and C only Key idea: Separate household products from industrial products. Aspergillus niger is used for industrial production... 1
- Match the following organisms with the products they produce :(a) *Lactobacillus* (i) Cheese(b) *Saccharomyces cerevisiae* (ii) Curd(c) *Aspergillus niger* (iii) Citric Acid(d) *Acetobacter aceti* (iv) Bread(v) Acetic AcidSelect the correct option. Answer: 2. (a) (ii) (b) (iv) (c) (iii) (d) (v) Lactobacillus makes curd (ii). Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used for bread (iv). Aspergillus n... 1
- Conversion of milk to curd improves its nutritional value by increasing the amount of Answer: 2. Vitamin B ₁₂ Key idea: Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) turn milk into curd. LAB also add to the nutritional value of curd by increasin... 1