Causes of Food Spoilage

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What is the difference between food deterioration and food spoilage?

Food deterioration increases the shelf life of a product, while food spoilage decreases it.
Food deterioration renders a product undesirable for consumption, while food spoilage makes the product unsafe to eat. (correct)
Food deterioration is reversible, while food spoilage is irreversible.
Food deterioration makes a product unsafe to eat, while food spoilage only alters the taste of the product.

How can deteriorated food still be safe to eat according to the text?

When it contains added sugar
When it is wilted but not decayed (correct)
When it has an altered taste
When it has a changed color

Why is the protection of perishable food products important during their preparation, storage, and distribution?

To prevent bacteria growth and over-processing
To increase the artificial ingredients in the food
To give these products the desired shelf-life (correct)
To enhance the natural flavor of the food

What does over-processing of foods lead to according to the text?

Unpleasant taste and overconsumption (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do many processed foods contain high amounts of added sugar?

To make them more palatable (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do drying and pickling contribute to preventing harmful microorganisms' growth in food products?

By increasing pH levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some negative effects of excessive heat on food?

Affecting the texture and breaking emulsions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of too little moisture in food?

Cracking and crumbling (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a biological factor that contributes to food spoilage?

Microorganisms and pests (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does physical injury contribute to food spoilage?

By causing cracking and loss of moisture (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can provide an entry point for microbial growth leading to food spoilage?

Physical injury like bruising (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one negative impact of food spoilage on economic value?

Lower quality foods (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between food spoilage and food deterioration?

Food spoilage makes food unfit for human consumption, while food deterioration doesn't necessarily do so. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of food deterioration or spoilage as mentioned in the text?

Pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do micro-organisms contribute to food spoilage?

By causing chemical changes in the food that make it unfit for consumption (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factor can lead to food spoilage both during harvesting and storage?

Moisture (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do parasites contribute to food spoilage according to the text?

By infesting the food and rendering it unsafe for consumption (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can lead to several types of food deteriorations happening simultaneously?

Temperature (C) Signup and view all the answers