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How do enzymes cause food spoilage?
There are enzymes that speed up the chemical reaction components in food which leads to spoilage. Enzymes can be slowed down so that food spoilage doesn't occur as quickly by keeping food in cold temperatures.
How does salt prevent food spoilage?
Most bacteria, which cause food spoilage, cannot tolerate the high salinity. The salt draws out moisture, causing them to die.
How salting prevents food spoilage?
Most bacteria, which cause food spoilage, cannot tolerate the high salinity. The salt draws out moisture, causing them to die.
How does refrigerator prevent food spoilage?
refrigiratorprevent food spoilage
What type of fungus that causes food spoilage and sometimes cause illness?
Mold
Which group of bacteria is expected to cause spoilage to the food in fridge storage?
psychrophiles and psychrotrophs
Factors that affect food spoilage?
factor effecting on food spoilage
Which of these hazards might result in food contamination and spoilage?
Leaving fresh produce, meat, poultry, etc. at room temperature for too long can cause Salmonella, or food poisoning. Also, handling food too much with bare hands can cause food contamination. Getting germs (like biting a piece of food, then leaving it in a fridge for too long) on food, and leaving it for a long period of time can leave bacteria on the food and cause mold. And lastly, to avoid any food poisoning, when handling raw meat, create a designated cutting board for it, and a separate cutting board for fresh produce to lessen the chance of salmonella. And be sure to wash your hands with soap right after handling raw meat.
How does putting vegetables in the refrigerator slow their wilting?
Placing vegetables in the refrigerator slows their wilting by slowing the production of enzymes that cause food spoilage. it also slows the development of bacteria that produce food spoilage.
Why are psychrotrophic bacteria of concern to those in food-service industry?
Because they can grow at refrigerator temperatures, and cause food spoilage.
How does pasteurisation preserve food?
Pasteurization preserves food by killing the bacteria that cause food spoilage. It is accomplished by heating foods to a high temperature.
What cause a physical change in food?
Handling of the food causes physical change in food.
