FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does food begin to do the moment it is harvested?
A
grow
B
spoil
C
build flavor
D
brighten
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Food spoilage results when microbiological, chemical, or physical changes occur, rendering the food product unacceptable to the consumer. Microbiological food spoilage is caused by the growth of microorganisms which produce enzymes that lead to objectionable by-products in the food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Signs of food spoilage may include an appearance different from the food in its fresh form, such as a change in color, a change in texture, an unpleasant odor, or an undesirable taste. Various factors cause food spoilage, making items unsuitable for consumption.

Detailed explanation-3: -Once food has been harvested, gathered or slaughtered it begins to deteriorate until eventually it becomes unfit for consumption. This deterio-ration is known as decay and leads to food spoilage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Moisture content and temperature are the two factors that cause the spoilage of food.

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