Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 7 - The Control of Microbial Growth - Study Questions - Multiple Choice - Page 205: 8

Answer

A. Organic Acids

Work Step by Step

Organic Acids are used to control microbial growth in foods. Alcohols and Aldehydes are chemicals while heavy metals are metals in nature which are why all of these cannot be used in conjunction with food.
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