HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of food is mainly affected by molds?
A
Meat
B
Cereals
C
Fruits
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fruits: Including strawberries, oranges, grapes, apples and raspberries. Vegetables: Including tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower and carrots. Bread: Especially when it contains no preservatives. Cheese: Both soft and hard varieties. 30-Sept-2017

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Molds tend to love dried fruits like apricots, raisins, dates, and figs among others. ⁵ Fruits naturally have a high moisture content so if they come into contact with mold spores while being prepped to dry, the spores can begin to grow and multiply.

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