FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Microbial spoilage is caused by microorganisms like fungi (moulds, yeasts) and bacteria. They spoil food by growing in it and producing substances that change the colour, texture and odour of the food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Various factors cause food spoilage, making items unsuitable for consumption. Light, oxygen, heat, humidity, temperature and spoilage bacteria can all affect both safety and quality of perishable foods. When subject to these factors, foods will gradually deteriorate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spoilage bacteria are microorganisms too small to be seen without a microscope that cause food to deteriorate and develop unpleasant odors, tastes, and textures. These one-celled microorganisms can cause fruits and vegetables to get mushy or slimy, or meat to develop a bad odor.

Detailed explanation-4: -If food items are kept for a long period of time and not stored properly, they get spoil such food items are bad for health. When food items kept for a long time gets spoil as germs start growing on it. Once the food is spoiled, it cannot be eaten and has to be thrown away.