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Which of the following is used to inhibit bacterial growth?

(a) Yarrow

(b) Chilli

(c) Juniper

(d) Liquorice

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My query is from Fermenting Sour Tonic Beverages in chapter Fermenting Vegetables & Milk, Fermenting Sour Tonic Beverages, Non-Food Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

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The correct choice is (a) Yarrow

Best explanation: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is used to inhibit the bacterial growth in ginger beer as it was seen in the normal beer before the introduction of hops. Chilli, Juniper, and Liquorice are often used as a flavouring in ginger beer.

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