Food Production - Biotechnology - Yoghurt Production - GCSE Biology (9-1)
Summary
TLDRThis script delves into the role of microorganisms in food production, specifically biotechnology. It highlights two key examples: yeast in bread making and bacteria in yogurt production. The process of making yogurt involves sterilization, pasteurization of milk, and fermentation using lactobacillus bacteria. These bacteria convert lactose to lactic acid, creating the yogurt's sour taste and solid texture. The final product can be flavored and cooled to yield a tangy, live bacteria-rich yogurt.
Takeaways
- π¬ Microorganisms are tiny life forms that can be seen only with a microscope and can have both harmful and beneficial roles.
- π In food production, microorganisms are used in biotechnology, such as yeast in bread making and bacteria in yogurt production.
- π₯ The yogurt-making process involves adding a specific bacteria, lactobacillus, to milk to ferment the lactose sugar into lactic acid, giving yogurt its sour taste.
- π₯ Sterilization of equipment is crucial in yogurt production to prevent unwanted bacteria growth and ensure the safety of the final product.
- π‘οΈ Pasteurization of milk is done at 72 degrees Celsius for 15 seconds to kill any existing bacteria, ensuring only the desired lactobacillus is present.
- π‘οΈ After adding lactobacillus, the milk is incubated at a temperature between 37 and 44 degrees Celsius for 3 to 6 hours to allow fermentation.
- π― Lactic acid produced during fermentation lowers the pH, causing the milk to solidify and form yogurt.
- π Once the yogurt is cooled, it becomes a thick product with live bacteria and a tangy taste, which can be enhanced with fruits or flavors.
- π§ Cooling the yogurt after fermentation is essential to stop the bacterial activity and achieve the desired consistency and flavor.
- π§βπ¬ The entire process of yogurt production is a careful balance of microbiology and temperature control to create a safe and tasty product.
Q & A
What are microorganisms and why are they important in food production?
-Microorganisms are tiny life forms that can only be seen with a microscope. They are important in food production because they can be harnessed for beneficial uses, such as in biotechnology.
How do microorganisms cause disease in humans?
-Some microorganisms can cause serious diseases in humans by infecting the body and disrupting normal bodily functions.
What is biotechnology in the context of food production?
-Biotechnology in food production refers to the use of microorganisms to create or modify food products, such as using yeast to make bread or bacteria to produce yogurt.
What is the role of yeast in bread making?
-Yeast plays a crucial role in bread making by fermenting sugars in the dough, producing carbon dioxide gas which causes the dough to rise and gives bread its texture.
Which bacteria is used in yogurt production and what is its function?
-Lactobacillus is the bacteria used in yogurt production. It ferments lactose in milk, producing lactic acid which gives yogurt its sour taste and causes the milk to solidify.
What is the process of sterilization in yogurt production and why is it necessary?
-Sterilization in yogurt production involves cleaning equipment with bleach or steam to kill any unwanted bacteria. This is necessary to prevent contamination and ensure that only the desired bacteria, like Lactobacillus, are present.
What is pasteurization and how does it relate to yogurt production?
-Pasteurization is the process of heating milk to 72 degrees Celsius for 15 seconds and then cooling it rapidly. It is used in yogurt production to kill any existing bacteria in the milk, ensuring that only the added Lactobacillus bacteria will grow.
What happens during the incubation stage of yogurt production?
-During the incubation stage, pasteurized milk is mixed with Lactobacillus bacteria and kept at a temperature between 37 and 44 degrees Celsius for 3 to 6 hours. This allows fermentation to occur, converting lactose to lactic acid and causing the milk to solidify.
Why does the pH of milk drop during yogurt production?
-The pH of milk drops during yogurt production due to the production of lactic acid by Lactobacillus bacteria as they ferment lactose. This acidification contributes to the sour taste and texture of yogurt.
How does cooling affect the final yogurt product?
-Cooling the yogurt after fermentation slows down or stops the bacterial activity, solidifying the yogurt and giving it a thick consistency. It also helps to preserve the yogurt by inhibiting bacterial growth.
Can yogurt be flavored after production and what are some common additions?
-Yes, yogurt can be flavored after production. Common additions include fruits, sweeteners, and various flavorings to enhance taste and provide variety to the yogurt product.
Outlines
π‘οΈ Yogurt Production with Lactobacillus
This paragraph delves into the role of microorganisms in food production, specifically focusing on the use of bacteria in yogurt making. It explains that microorganisms, visible only under a microscope, can either cause diseases or be beneficial for us. The process of biotechnology in food production is exemplified by the use of yeast in bread and bacteria in yogurt. The script describes the yogurt production process in detail, starting with sterilization of equipment to prevent unwanted bacteria growth. Milk is then pasteurized at 72 degrees Celsius for 15 seconds and cooled rapidly to kill any existing bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria are added to the milk, and the mixture is incubated at 37 to 44 degrees Celsius for 3 to 6 hours, allowing fermentation to occur. During this time, the bacteria convert lactose into lactic acid, which lowers the pH and causes the milk to solidify into yogurt. The final product is a thick yogurt with live bacteria and a tangy taste from the lactic acid, which can be flavored with fruits or other additives.
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Keywords
π‘Microorganisms
π‘Biotechnology
π‘Yeast
π‘Lactobacillus
π‘Fermentation
π‘Pasteurization
π‘Sterilization
π‘Lactic Acid
π‘pH
π‘Incubation
π‘Probiotics
Highlights
Microorganisms play a crucial role in food production through biotechnology.
Yeast is used in bread making, while bacteria are used to produce yogurt.
Lactobacillus bacteria ferment lactose in milk to produce lactic acid, giving yogurt its sour taste.
Sterilization of equipment is essential before yogurt production to prevent contamination.
Pasteurization of milk kills unwanted bacteria, ensuring only desired lactobacillus is present.
Incubation of pasteurized milk with lactobacillus at 37-44Β°C for 3-6 hours initiates fermentation.
Fermentation converts lactose to lactic acid, lowering the pH and solidifying the milk into yogurt.
Cooling the fermented milk results in a thick yogurt with live bacteria and a tangy taste.
Yogurt production involves a series of precise steps, including sterilization, pasteurization, fermentation, and cooling.
The use of microorganisms in food production is a form of biotechnology that has practical applications.
Lactobacillus is a key bacteria in yogurt production, responsible for the fermentation process.
The fermentation process is critical for the development of yogurt's texture and flavor.
Proper temperature control during incubation is essential for effective yogurt production.
The pH drop due to lactic acid production is what causes milk to solidify into yogurt.
Yogurt can be flavored with fruits or other additives to create a final product with a desired taste.
The process of yogurt production showcases the harnessing of microorganisms for human benefit.
Biotechnology in food production can lead to innovative and healthful food products like yogurt.
Transcripts
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let's now talk about micron isms and
their role in food production micro isms
are liberalism's that can only be seen
with the help of a microscope they can
cause serious disease in humans or they
can be harnessed and used for our
benefit micro isms can be used in food
production we call this process
biotechnology there are two examples you
need to know about in real detail one is
how yeast is used to make bread and the
other one is how bacteria are used to
produce yogurt basically idea behind
making yogurt is that you add a bacteria
called lactobacillus to milk they use
this lactose sugar in the milk for
fermentation they produce lactic acid as
a waste product which is what gives the
yogurt its sour taste so let's go
through the main stages of yogurt
production first you've got
sterilization it's very important that
you sterilize all your equipment you're
going to use to make yogurt with bleach
or steam because the last thing you want
to do is breed unwanted harmful bacteria
so you make sure everything is sterile
first you didn't want to pasteurized
some milk this heats milk up to 72
degrees 15 seconds and it cools it
rapidly down that's what pasteurization
is and the reason you do that is to also
kill any bacteria in the milk we don't
any bacteria in there the only bacteria
than what we want are the ones that we
then add which other lactobacillus so we
add those in now we incubate this
pasteurized milk with the bacteria
between 37 and 44 degrees C for about 3
to 6 hours during this process the
fermentation will occur the bacterial
convert the lactose to lactic acid the
pH drops because of the lactic acid
being formed and this makes the milk
then goes solid and that's how you get
that the solid formed yogurt when you
then cool it all down you get a nice
thick yogurt product do with live
bacteria in it usually and that kind of
slightly tangy taste from the lactic
acid you can add fruits or flavors and
outpoint to get your final yogurt
product
you
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