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Why do plastic containers expand in the refrigerator when the food spoils?
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∙ 15y ago
A byproduct of microbiotic or enzymatic spoilage can be a variety of gases. That's why containers of spoiled food will swell.
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∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoRefrigeration slows microbial growth and does not stop it. So spoilage organisms will still grow - but at a slower rate.
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How long does strawberry jam last in the refrigerator before it spoils?
a very long time
How long can turkey stat in the refrigerator before it spoils?
An uncooked turkey should be good 1 - 2 days stored in the refrigerator.
How long can you keep shrimp in the refrigerator before it spoils?
Seafood is finicky, i'd say 3 hours.
How long before soymilk spoils in the refrigerator?
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How long can you keep shrimp in cold water in the refrigerator in cold water before it spoils?
3 to 5 days.
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How long can you leave chicken in the refrigerator before cooking?
Chicken spoils quickly and should be cooked within 1 to 2 days of refrigeration.
How long can a cut red or green apple stay fresh before it spoils in the refrigerator or on the countertop?
Just drizzle some lemon juice on it, or it will go brown in seconds.
Why is the fridge makes the man's life easier?
The refrigerator makes life easier because food spoils. A person can cook a lot of one type of food at one time and put the excess in the refrigerator. Then the person can remove part of the food from the refrigerator and eat it without needing to cook it. Thus, a person, who hates to cook, can even cook once or twice a week and use the refrigerator the rest of the time.
How does the size of a plastic container affect how fast food spoils?
It affects the food because the bigger the container, the more air gets in it when you seal it.
How long can packaged ground beef sit out before it spoils?
Opened it will not last long before it dries out, but in plastic wrap or a container it will last about 5 days.
What is the only food that dosent spoil?
All food spoils. Whether it's freeze dried or dehydrated can make it last longer in sealed containers. All food will inevitably spoil. Like your soul.
