Microbiology - Sauerkraut and Pickles

Exercise : Sauerkraut and Pickles - Section 1
  • Sauerkraut and Pickles - Section 1
11.
The growth of black-pigmented Bacillus nigrificans, a causative agent of black pickle is favoured by
presence of carbohydrate like glucose
low level of available nitrogen
neutral or slightly alkaline brine
all of the above
Answer: Option
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12.
Black kraut is caused by
the plant enzymes
the micro-organisms
the combined actions of plant enzymes and micro-organisms
none of the above
Answer: Option
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13.
Floaters or bloaters may result from
hollow cucumbers
gas being formed by yeasts
hetero fermentative lactic acid bacteria
all of these
Answer: Option
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14.
Slippery pickles occur due to
growth of encapsulated bacteria
broken scums of film yeasts on the surface of brine
addition of high amount of salt
both (a) and (b)
Answer: Option
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15.
Slimy or ropy kraut is caused by
encapsulated varieties of Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus lactis
encapsulated varieties of Lactobacillus brevis
none of the above
Answer: Option
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