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If sauerkraut smells strongly of rotting rather than sour, the most likely explanation is

  • A.Spoilage organisms grew because acid formed too slowly
  • B.The lactic acid bacteria produced too much acid too fast
  • C.Too much carbon dioxide was retained inside the vessel
  • D.The cabbage was shredded more finely than necessary

Answer: A

Correct answer: Spoilage organisms grew because acid formed too slowly

Preservation is a race: the lactic acid bacteria must drop the pH before the putrefactive organisms establish themselves. Too little salt, too low a temperature or too coarse a shred all slow the acid production and let the competitors win, which is what a rotten smell records.

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