FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Question
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Why does food go bad?
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It past its expire date
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The food made from organic matter
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The food eaten by ant
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The growth of microorganism on the food
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Water or moisture greatly affects the keeping qualities of food. Excessive moisture pickup can result in product spoilage and spoilage by: Microorganisms-microorganisms need water to dissolve the food they use. Water allows the food to get into bacterial, yeast and mold cells where it is used for energy and growth.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pseudomonas, Erwinia, Bacillus, and Clostridium can cause vegetable spoilage, depending on the type of handling and storage; Erwinia carotovora is the most common spoilage bacteria.
Detailed explanation-3: -Microorganisms. Enzymes. Air. Light. Insects, Rodents, Parasites and Other Creatures. Physical Damage. Temperature. Time.
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