What are the different types of spoilage bacteria?
Mesophiles prefer moderate temperatures ranging from 5-10C . In a favorable medium, these bacteria double their numbers in as little as 30 minutes. Psychrotrophs can grow at about 0C (the freezing temperature of water), but grow best at moderate temperatures. Thermophiles prefer a warmer temperature. The optimum temperature for growth is usually between 55C and 65C. Some can grow in temperatures as low at 1.5C or as high as 75C to 90C. Psychrophiles prefer low temperatures. They can grow at temperatures of 0 C or lower, but they can also thrive at moderate temperatures of 15C to 20C. They are quite common in environments where the temperature remains consistently low. They are mainly of marine origin and have little consequence in food.
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