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as the bcteria chaanges the ph to an acid thus turning the milk sour thereby changing the ph value.
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How does bacteria affect the pH in milk?
Bacteria in milk causes milk to sour by changing lactose to lactic acid. This causes the pH to drop and once the pH drops low enough, the proteins in the milk will curdle.
What is the pH value of milk on a 4.5 to 7.5 paper?
The pH of milk is 6,5-6,7.
Explain the Milk sours if left out for a day or two but will last two weeks in the refrigerator?
Milk contains bacteria. Bacteria reproduces. When bacteria reproduces it lowers the pH of milk. When the pH of milk is lowered, Milk tastes sour. Bacteria reproduces faster at room temperature than it does at cold temperatures. So. Your milk will last longer in a refrigerator.
If you put milk in coffee how will it affect the pH?
Milk is basic at 3 pH, and coffe is an an acid, so i don't think it would affect it at all.
Why is milk?
Milk is considered neutral because the pH is 6.6 - 6.8. The total pH range is from 1 to 14. This puts the pH of milk right in the middle of the total pH range.This pH range (6.6 to 6.8) is also a very good pH for growth of spoilage bacteria.
Why is milk NUETRAL?
Milk is considered neutral because the pH is 6.6 - 6.8. The total pH range is from 1 to 14. This puts the pH of milk right in the middle of the total pH range.This pH range (6.6 to 6.8) is also a very good pH for growth of spoilage bacteria.
Does the amount and type of milk affect the Ph level of coffee?
yes
What is the pH value of calcium?
Calcium chloride does not affect pH so a solution of it would have a pH of 7
Why does milk get a higher pH level when it goes off?
Milk has a pH of 6.6 to 6.8 when it is fresh. When bacteria in the milk grows and multiplies, chemicals are released that lowers the pH of the milk (makes it more acidic). Lactose converted into lactic acid will increase the acidity of the product.
What number is milk on the pH scale?
I don't know what "universal pH scale" means. I only know of one definition of pH, so I'm going to assume that's the "universal" one. The pH of milk varies from sample to sample (and species to species), but fresh milk generally has a pH below 7 but above 6. As milk ages (and "sours"), the pH drops.
Why does milk's pH get lower when it is sour?
Because, when it goes sour, the acidity increases - which lowers the pH value.
Why does milk spoil and how?
Lactic acid bacteria ferments the lactose in the milk turning it to lactic acid. Milk being stored above 40deg F will increase the bacterias growth rate, causing it to spoil faster. The lactic acid lowers the pH value of the milk changing its consistency and in some cases making it unpleasant to consume, depending on the quantity and type of bacteria culturing in the milk can make you very sick. Cooking the milk will kill most bacteria, however different bacteria produce different types of toxins that will not be neutralized by cooking.
