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What environmental factors can trigger reactions leading to food degradation during storage and distribution?
What environmental factors can trigger reactions leading to food degradation during storage and distribution?
What natural components provide protection against spoilage in foods?
What natural components provide protection against spoilage in foods?
What is the primary cause of shriveling in harvested fruits and vegetables?
What is the primary cause of shriveling in harvested fruits and vegetables?
What is the term for bacteria that grow particularly well at low temperatures?
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?
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?
How do fruits and vegetables change in terms of defense mechanisms against microbial attack after separation from the plant?
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