Definitions
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- adjective biology Describing
microorganisms that thrive in acold environment
Etymologies
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psychro- + -trophic
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The main spoilage microbial groups for fresh pasta include mesophilic and psychrotrophic bacteria, total coliforms, Staphylococcus spp., lactic acid bacteria, as well as yeasts and moulds.
BakeryAndSnacks RSS 2010
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The main spoilage microbial groups for fresh pasta include mesophilic and psychrotrophic bacteria, total coliforms, Staphylococcus spp., lactic acid bacteria, as well as yeasts and moulds.
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