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Any substance that imparts color.  

A microscopic visible growth of microorganisms on a solid culture medium. A growth of a group of microorganisms derived from one original organism. After a sufficient growth period, the growth is visible to the eye without magnification. A macroscopic mass of microorganisms growing together, the cells of which have a common origin. Often pertains to…

Two-phase system having small dispersed particles suspended in a disperant.  

Groups of aerobic bacteria in which Escherichia coli is an important member. Usually arise be- cause of fecal contamination. Intestinal bacilli that are gram-negative, sugar-digesting, and both aerobic and anaerobic. They are usually from the family Enterobacteriaceae; Escherichia coli is the best known of the group. A group of bacteria whose presence in drinking water…

The breaking of food into small pieces at ambient temperature thus allowing enzyme activity to take place and usually followed by heat to halt enzyme activity.  

Gummy, rubbery texture of starch-paste.  

A measure of variation of observations that has been adjusted for sample magnitude so that variation between samples with different magnitude can be compared. It may be calculated by dividing the Standard Deviation by the Average times 100. Thus, the CV value is reported in percent.  

Abbreviation for Codex Alimentarius Commission which was established in 1963 with 144 member countries designed to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair trade practices.  

To cook slowly and gently just below the simmering point, as eggs and fruit. One common culinary technique involves cooking eggs by immersing them in boiling water before letting them stand in a tightly covered container. The heat from the boiling water is sufficient to cook the eggs, and once removed from the heat source,…