Question

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1. which of the following foods is least likely to support bacteria growth?

a) raw carrots
b) re-fried beans
c) sautéed onions
d) cooked rice

Explanation:

Bacteria growth is influenced by factors like moisture, nutrients, and pH. Raw carrots have a low moisture content and a relatively acidic environment (due to natural plant compounds) compared to re - fried beans (high in moisture and nutrients), sautéed onions (moist and has nutrients), and cooked rice (high moisture and starch which is a nutrient for bacteria). So raw carrots are least likely to support bacteria growth.

Answer:

a) Raw carrots