Microbiology - Miscellaneous Foods - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Miscellaneous Foods - Section 1 (Q.No. 6)
6.
Ropiness in bread is caused by
Bacillus subtilis
A. niger
R. nigricans
P. expansum
Answer: Option
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Ambalistick said:   4 years ago
Causes of Ropiness : The chief causative organism is Bacillus subtilis or B. Licheniformis. In ropiness, the hydrolysis of bread flour protein (gluten) takes place by proteinases. Starch is also hydrolysed by amylases, which encourage ropiness.

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