FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ramli bought fried rice and decided to have the meal on the next day. He place the food on the table. The next day, the food was smelly and the rice’s texture changed. Give an inference based on the observation on the food.
A
Ramli did not put the food in the fridge
B
The microorganism growth and reproduce on the food
C
The food was not cooked well
D
The food is not healthy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -High water content (around 74%) and high nutrient content cause microbial spoilage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Other signs of food spoilage include rising air bubbles (gas), leaking, foam, foul odor, unnatural colors, sliminess, dried food on top of jars, and cotton mold growth (white, blue, black, green) at the top or under the lid (Blakeslee, 2021).

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