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Salt produces a hypertonic solution outside of the cell (more salt outside than on the inside) causing osmosis of water out of the cell to balance the solute concentration. Upon the loss of water out of the cell shrinks and the outer membrane folds improperly making nutrient diffusion and water osmosis more difficult, under very extreme conditions, enough water can be drawn out of the cell to cause the proteins in the cytoplasm to precipitate out of solution within the cell.

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Why salted pork strawberry preserves and sweet pickles do not spoil even though they are exposted to bacteria?

Due to plasmolysis, which is the phenomenon of water moving out of the cell to maintain homeostasis when surrounded by a hypertonic (salt) solution, the salt sucks all of the water outside of the cell. So, the bacteria cannot thrive.


What is the meaning of peddling salted venision?

"Peddling salted venison" refers to selling or promoting preserved deer meat that has been cured with salt. This term may also imply the act of promoting something of little value or trying to get rid of something undesirable.


Why is ground meat more susceptible to microbial contamination than unground meat?

Ground meat has a larger surface area exposed to air and potential contaminants compared to unground meat, making it easier for bacteria to proliferate. In addition, the grinding process can mix bacteria throughout the meat, whereas with unground meat the bacteria are more likely to be on the surface and can be killed during cooking.


What bacteria often lives in eggs and meat?

Salmonella


Would detection of EColi in meat be indicative of contamination or spoilage of the product?

Detection of E. coli in meat would typically indicate contamination rather than spoilage. E. coli is a bacteria commonly found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals, so its presence in meat suggests that fecal material may have contaminated the product during processing. Spoilage, on the other hand, is usually caused by different types of bacteria, yeasts, or molds that can grow on the meat and cause it to deteriorate in quality.

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Dried meat and salted meat which can keep longer?

salted meat


Why heavily salted meat and heavily sugared products takes long time to go off?

Although bacteria can make use of both salt and sugar, they cannot really control the quantity that they absorb by means of osmosis, and they can overdose. So if a food is heavily salted or sugared, bacteria die from the excess.


Why salted pork strawberry preserves and sweet pickles do not spoil even though they are exposted to bacteria?

Due to plasmolysis, which is the phenomenon of water moving out of the cell to maintain homeostasis when surrounded by a hypertonic (salt) solution, the salt sucks all of the water outside of the cell. So, the bacteria cannot thrive.


Why doesnt salted meat rot?

Salt will drain the meat of its water and dehydrates it. Salt has lower water potential then the water in the cell sap of the meat and water will move out of the meat through diffusion. Thus without water, no bacteria can grow on the meat because of the need for water for all living organisms.


What did salted meat did Christopher Columbus's crew eat on their voyage?

They ate salted pig meat.


Bacteria do not grow well in food with high levels of moisture such as meat and cheese?

It is a false statement that bacteria do not grow well in food with high levels of moisture such as meat and cheese.


What type of bacteria grows on deli chicken meat left out?

Pathogens and spoilage bacteria can grow on deli meat left at room temperature.


Do you use salted or unsalted butter for meat pie crust?

Salted


How do you remove the salty taste from salted meat?

Well, you could soak it in some water, or you could not buy salted meat.


What food is salted?

fish and meat


Why can salted fish meat last for hour without spioling?

because the salt draws out the moisture from the fish and inhibits bacteria growth. because the salt draws out the moisture from the fish and inhibits bacteria growth.


Why shouldn't you keep meat near a radiator?

Bacteria in the meat grow faster at higher temperatures. Therefore, meat is typically kept in the fridge.