Questions and Answers
What are the leading causes of food deterioration and spoilage?
Mechanical, physical, chemical, and microbial effects
Why do peels, skins, and shells provide protection against spoilage?
They prevent water loss from fruits and vegetables
What is the term for bacteria that grow particularly well at low temperatures?
Psychrophilic
What is the main consequence of microbial growth in foods?
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What are the optimal temperature ranges for mesophilic bacteria?
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How do favorable conditions impact microbial growth in food?
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What is a prime reason for the development of rancidity in foods during storage?
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Which environmental factor influences nonenzymatic browning in food?
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What role does water play in lipid oxidation?
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What is the main disadvantage of using heat as a food preservation technique?
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Which category of major food preservation techniques involves directly inactivating bacteria, yeasts, molds, or enzymes?
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'Aseptic packaging techniques' mentioned in the text are primarily used to:
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