FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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Question
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What is primarily responsible for the spoilage of food?
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Animals
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Microbes
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Breed of animal or plant
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Temperature
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Explanation:
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. Eventually the food will be unfit for human consumption.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bacteria. They are the most abundant microorganisms found on the earth. Protozoa. They are single-celled microorganisms that cause disease like food poisoning etc. Fungi. They are found in damp and warm places and grow on the dead and rotting matter. Temperature.
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