Microbiology
The growth of black-pigmented Bacillus nigrificans, a causative agent of black pickle is favoured by

All of these
presence of carbohydrate like glucose
neutral or slightly alkaline brine
low level of available nitrogen

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Microbiology
Which statement is true about flavouring materials spices, garlic etc. added to Dill pickles?

They may be source of considerable numbers of undesirable micro-organisms and cause off-fermentations or spoilage of pickles
None of these
They may improve texture of the pickle
These markedly stimulate or inhibit the acid forming bacteria

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