Questions and Answers
What environmental factors can trigger reactions leading to food degradation during storage and distribution?
Pressure, temperature, humidity, oxygen, and light
What natural components provide protection against spoilage in foods?
Peels, skins, and shells
What is the primary cause of shriveling in harvested fruits and vegetables?
Loss of water
What is the term for bacteria that grow particularly well at low temperatures?
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At what temperature range do mesophilic bacteria have their optimum growth?
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How do fruits and vegetables change in terms of defense mechanisms against microbial attack after separation from the plant?
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