Sunday, October 10, 2010

blog #5 (bacteria)

                      Lactobacilli:
lactobacilli is a benefitcial bacteria found in foods such as buttermilk, yoghurt,  sour cream, and some frozen desserts. the purpose of  this bacteria is to turn carbohydrates and sugars into lactic acid. The bacteria lowers the pH and lowers the risk of other harmful bacteria growing on that food. This is good for people who are trying to lower their risk of gastrointestinal infections. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/beneficial-bacteria.html






 
                         E. coli :
E. coli is a deadly bacteria that thrive in the intestines of humans and animals. E. coli can be spread through food, making it a food born illness. Some of the symtoms of this food illness is diarrhea, hermorrhagic colitis ( bloody diarrhea), and food poisoning like symptoms. If not treated properly , eating a conaminated food 
with E.coli, can lead to death. 

                                                            
 

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