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Oxidation of food is defined as exposing food to oxygen in the air. When this occurs there is a chemical reaction that takes place within the food and the food begins to deteriorate. The vitamins, nutrients, and minerals that are in the food begin to be lost. This is a process that often causes serious food related problems such as botulism, e. coli, and other such toxic situations.
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What is caused by oxidation?
The cause of oxidation is the rustiong of meatel or the burning of the air.
How is oxidation caused?
oxidation is caused with the addition of an oxygen atom
Is burning wood caused by slow oxidation?
No it is caused by rapid oxidation.
Rusting of metals is caused by?
Slow oxidation
What is slow oxidation rapid oxidation?
Slow oxidation is caused by combining iron with oxygen. A nail rusting is an example of slow oxidation.
Why is spoiling food a chemical change?
Food spoilage is a chemical change because it is caused both by oxidation of fats and the chemical changes involved when fungi and bacteria use enzymes to use the food for its own development.
Food safety affects with immune system problems?
Food safety affects the entire body because food poisoning and food-borne illness can caused major problems. These attack the immune system and can cause it to weaken.
Is oxidation of food in the body chemical change?
All oxidation is a chemical reaction.
What is the role of preservation in food materials to prevent their spoilage by oxidation?
Preservation helps in decreasing the speed of oxidation in food items.
What does chemical weathering caused by exposure to water and oxygen?
oxidation
What causes tarnish?
Tarnish is oxidation caused by exposure to air.
When rust forms on an iron railing or cooking oil smells rancid the undesirable effect is caused by a process known as?
Oxidation causes rust and food to turn brown
