FLAVOR AND ODOR DEFECTS IN MILK - Cornell University

3 Fruity/ Odor and flavor is usually pronounced, similar (not exact) to pineapple, apple, strawberry or other Fermented fruit (fruity); may have more of a sauerkraut or vinegar-like odor or flavor (fermented). Cause - growth of psychrotrophic spoilage bacteria, especially certain psychrotrophic Pseudomonas species or some of the spore-forming organisms (e.g., Bacillus, Paenibacillus). ................
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