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Moist heat coagulates microbial proteins (including protein enzymes), inactivating them irreversibly.
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What is the problem for heat cold and microorganisms?
what is the promble for heat, cold microorganisms
What is the effect of moist heat on sugar?
What effect of moist heat sugar
Why there is more bacteria growth in liquid vs solid medium?
it is more on liquid because moist attracts more microorganisms than on dry surfaces it is more on liquid because moist attracts more microorganisms than on dry surfaces
Effects of moist heat on starch?
starch grains first soften, then absorbs water and swells in the presence of moist heat
What substances Destroy the life of microorganism by coagulating its protein?
Moist heat, or heat in the form of saturated steam under pressure, is widely used as a sterilization method because it allows for temperatures higher than what can be reached by boiling. It disinfects and sterilizes the life of microorganisms by coagulating its protein.
What is moist heat cooking and how is it used in cooking?
Moist-heat cooking is cooking the food in a moist environment. Ways to do this is by boiling, steaming, and braising. This helps to tenderize the food more than through dry heat cooking.
Why is a desert cooler at night than moist places?
Moist = clouds = heat retention Desert = no clouds = heat loss = cooler
Which is hotter moist heat or dry heat?
Conductivity. Moisture conducts the heat better than a dry system.
Why are some microorganisms more heat resistant than others?
It is in their genetic makeup. Often the more complex microorganisms will be more heat resistant compared to the lower forms.
Methods involved in moist heat sterilization below hundred degree celsius?
WELL! moist heat is used by heating with steam and the steam can not be formed below 100oC so it is not possible to kill microorganism by moist heat below hundred degree
Which moist heat cooking method would you use for chicken noodle soup?
Moist heat cooking methods for chicken noodle soup include simmering and boiling. Those are really the only moist heat cooking method to use for such a dish.
What is the function of thepharynx?
to heat and moist the air.
