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Fermentation by its very nature is nurturing the growth of things that sterilization would kill. Sterilization is used in some situations where you would want to halt the growth of one thing in order to introduce (or re-introduce) another.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSo that the culture doesn't become contaminated, which can lead to loss of batch.
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Why does milk still ferment even though it is pasteurized?
Pasteurization doesn't remove all of the bacteria in it. Only sterilization will. Pasteurization will slow down the fermentation process for a while.
Does antigens cause fermentation?
no it does not cause fermentation. What do you mean by an Antigen in the context of fermentation? Zymase is the enzyme used in fermentation, when this enzyme used as an Antigen to immumize an animal, it do produce antibody against it :)
Can ammonium chloride be used for fermentation?
Ammonium chloride can be used as fermentation activator for the wines preparation.
How could bacterial endospores be used as indicator of sterilization efficiency?
Bacterial endospores can be used as indicators of sterilization efficiency because of their ability to enable bacteria to lie dormant for extended periods. If they are present then the sterilization is not efficient to kill them and thus the bacteria.
Under what conditions is sterilization by filtration preferred over sterilization by heat?
When a liquid is heat labile or can be destroyed by heat then this method is used.
Where is fermentation used?
Fermentation is normally used in food technology.
What instruments can be sterilized by cold sterilization?
cold sterilization is used to sterilize instruments such as plastics
How is fermentation used in commercial process?
Both types of fermentation are used in various commercial processes. Lactic acid fermentation is used to make yogurt. Alcoholic fermentation is used to make dough rise.
What is flash sterilization?
Flash sterilization is a process used to clean objects. Rapid penetration of steam is used to sterilize and clean the items.
What is a sterilization cabinet used for?
To sterilize instruments.
What is the name of the gas used in gas sterilization?
The gas commonly used in gas sterilization is ethylene oxide (EtO).
Why does milk still ferment even though it is pasteurized?
Pasteurization doesn't remove all of the bacteria in it. Only sterilization will. Pasteurization will slow down the fermentation process for a while.
Does antigens cause fermentation?
no it does not cause fermentation. What do you mean by an Antigen in the context of fermentation? Zymase is the enzyme used in fermentation, when this enzyme used as an Antigen to immumize an animal, it do produce antibody against it :)
Can ammonium chloride be used for fermentation?
Ammonium chloride can be used as fermentation activator for the wines preparation.
Smith fermentation tube?
A Smith fermentation tube is a tube that is used for the fermentation of carbohydrates. It also collects any gases that result from the fermentation.
What are the three instrument classifications that are used to determine the method of sterilization?
Sterilization can be accomplished by heat (as in the autoclave), chemicals (as with glutaraldehyde) or radiation. Your average outpatient office uses heat or chemical sterilization.
How could bacterial endospores be used as indicator of sterilization efficiency?
Bacterial endospores can be used as indicators of sterilization efficiency because of their ability to enable bacteria to lie dormant for extended periods. If they are present then the sterilization is not efficient to kill them and thus the bacteria.
