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Organic acid

organic acid

An acid made up of molecules containing organic radicals; e.g., acetic acid, citric acid, which contain the ionizable -COOH group.


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Microorganisms and organic preservation?

... and I am still having problems understanding the preservation of the organic materials and color. I have looked into food storage and preservation ... freeze drying, fermenting, dehumidifying, aging, and adding ascorbic acid. So far I have found one process that sort of worked with kiwis. I sliced ...

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by elemerso
Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:47 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Microorganisms and organic preservation?
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by elemerso
Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:44 pm
 
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by jonmoulton
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:36 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
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