18 Questions
What is the difference between food deterioration and food spoilage?
Food deterioration renders a product undesirable for consumption, while food spoilage makes the product unsafe to eat.
How can deteriorated food still be safe to eat according to the text?
When it is wilted but not decayed
Why is the protection of perishable food products important during their preparation, storage, and distribution?
To give these products the desired shelf-life
What does over-processing of foods lead to according to the text?
Unpleasant taste and overconsumption
Why do many processed foods contain high amounts of added sugar?
To make them more palatable
How do drying and pickling contribute to preventing harmful microorganisms' growth in food products?
By increasing pH levels
What are some negative effects of excessive heat on food?
Affecting the texture and breaking emulsions
Which of the following is a consequence of too little moisture in food?
Cracking and crumbling
What is an example of a biological factor that contributes to food spoilage?
Microorganisms and pests
How does physical injury contribute to food spoilage?
By causing cracking and loss of moisture
Which factor can provide an entry point for microbial growth leading to food spoilage?
Physical injury like bruising
What is one negative impact of food spoilage on economic value?
Lower quality foods
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.
Which of the following is NOT a cause of food deterioration or spoilage as mentioned in the text?
Pressure
How do micro-organisms contribute to food spoilage?
By causing chemical changes in the food that make it unfit for consumption
What factor can lead to food spoilage both during harvesting and storage?
Moisture
How do parasites contribute to food spoilage according to the text?
By infesting the food and rendering it unsafe for consumption
Which of the following factors can lead to several types of food deteriorations happening simultaneously?
Temperature
Learn about the various factors that contribute to food spoilage, such as temperature, moisture, and physical injury. Explore how excessive heat, freezing, lack of proper moisture, and physical damage can impact the texture and quality of food products.
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