FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Food that’s most likely to have mold growth tends to be fresh with a high water content. This includes fruits, vegetables, bread and cheese.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mold can penetrate and grow inside the soft flesh of fruit where you can’t see it. Consuming moldy food can cause allergic reactions, as well as respiratory problems. When you find a few moldy pieces of fruit inside a container, throw out the moldy fruit and any pieces of fruit that are directly touching them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mold can survive on foods with a high acid content, such as fruits, pickles, jams, salt meats, and tomatoes. Some types can also grow in a refrigerator. Mold can start growing on your food well before you buy it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Food that has a high-water content will mold faster than others. This is because mold draws from the moisture content for growth. Fruits and berries, cucumbers, and bell peppers are all high-water content produce. These will mold before other foods in the refrigerator or on the counter.