Question

1. ____Bacteria are the only microorganisms used in the fermentation process 2. ____Fermentation can be used only to make dairy products 3. ____Starter cultures are used to initiate the process of fermentation in modern day food processing 4. ____Fermentation occurs when undesirable metabolic reactions allow for the growth of pathogens or the presence of unwanted microorganisms in food

Answer 1

Please sort the following statements as being true or false regarding fermentation and its role in food production. Please recall the role that microorganisms can play in the production of foods.

Answer:

1.  False statement

2.  False statement

3.  True statement

4.  False statement

Explanation:

1. Yeast is a microorganism which is also used in fermentation process.

2. Fermentation can however be used for various reasons, including: development of flavours, preservation and enrichment of foods, reduction of food cooking time etc.

3. Starter culture is considered to be a form of microbiological process which is used to initiate a process of fermentation.

4. Fermentation is considered to be a desired action of microorganisms