Question

Deli meat is generally prepared with high concentrations of salt for preservation. which bacteria would thrive on most deli meat despite these efforts of preservation?

Answer 1

Out of the following given choices;

B. stearothermophilus

 

S. ruber

 

T. thiooxidans

 

P. aueruginosa

The answer is S. ruber. This bacteria is known to be an extreme halophile.  It thrives in salt concentration of between 20% - 30%. Actually, it does not blossom in salt concentrations of below 15%, Therefore, it is commonly found in hypersaline brines environments.