Question

    Which of the following is responsible for a musty or

    earthy flavor?
    A Actinomycetes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Flavobacterium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both a and b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pseudomonas syncyanea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Actinomycetes produce geosmin, causing musty off-flavors in water and food. 

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