FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
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Question
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Cross Contamination
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Bacterial Contamination
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Physical Contamination
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Biological Contamination
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Detailed explanation-1: -Solanine is a glycoalkaloid poison created by various plants in the genus Solanum, such as the potato plant. When the plant’s stem, tubers, or leaves are exposed to sunlight, it stimulates the biosynthesis of solanine and other glycoalkaloids as a defense mechanism so it is not eaten.
Detailed explanation-2: -Solanine is a naturally occurring plant toxin common in nightshade vegetables, including potatoes, eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes. These plants evolved solanine as a chemical defense against predation and infection.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chemical food contamination Other chemicals that can get into the food supply chain include pesticides, heavy metals, detergents, sanitisers, oils, grease, as well as natural poisons including algae, toadstools, and green potatoes.