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What is a food decay?

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Food deterioration refers to food spoiling from bad storage practices or old age. Health inspectors routinely check restaurants to insure that food deterioration is not occurring.

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Its when Microbes(bacteria and fungi) grow on food causing it to decay and rot.They will multiply while on the food.

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When food decides it doesn't like you anymore, so it goes bad.

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What food decay?

Its when Microbes(bacteria and fungi) grow on food causing it to decay and rot.They will multiply while on the food.


why wet food decay faster than dry food?

Bacteria (which make your food decay) need moisture to live and they thrive in it!


How does the decay of biomass relate to a food chain your food web?

Because their food


What happens to the food made or eaten by organism?

the food starts to decay


What microorganism are responsible for food decay?

bacteria


How does pickling stop food decay?

pee on it


When does food decay begin?

Decay starts almost immediately upon harvesting. Changes within the food are almost imperceptible at first, but they start as soon as the food is separated from its life source.


Would viruses cause food to putrefy?

yes because it can decay the food


What do you do about tooth decay?

Heal your cavities with real food. Go to a dentist, Treatment of caries depends on the extent of the decay.


Why does food spoil or rot when they are left out in the open?

Micro organisms and detritous feeders (e.g. worms) break down the food and aid decay. Decay occurs best in damp warm conditions, we can slow down decay by refrigerating or pickling.


What is imperishable food?

its the kind of food you can send overseas and it wont rot or decay..like canned food..


How does canning slow down decay?

Decomposers need warmt, mositure and oxygen to decay food. Canning cuts out the element of oxygen- making it harder for foods to decay.