Why is a standard plate count performed on food products?

The standard plate count is performed to find out the number of microorganisms found in a single gram of food. If greater than 10^6 bacteria per gram are present, that food may not be suitable for eating.

1) the mayans built pyramids just like the egyptians. the mayans also used hieroglyphics like them.2) power was passed down by family. for example, if the father dies, the son would be the next king.3)they both built pyramids for their structures.4)the main crop for the mayans was maize.5)they also grew manioc, beans,  squash,  amaranth, and chile peppers.