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What are the main types of microorganisms that cause food spoilage?
Fungi (yeasts, molds) and bacteria
How does light exposure contribute to food spoilage?
Light exposure could result in color and vitamin loss, and may lead to the oxidation of fats.
What factors contribute to the spoilage of meat?
Temperature, time, and specific food group spoilage.
What role do insects, rodents, parasites, and other creatures play in food spoilage?
These creatures require food to survive and damage it, making it more vulnerable to further deterioration.
How does enzymatic browning affect food?
Enzymatic browning causes discoloration in fruits and vegetables when their enzymes are exposed to oxygen.
What is aerobic meat spoilage?
Aerobic meat spoilage occurs in the presence of oxygen, leading to the growth of spoilage microorganisms.
What is the main cause of spoilage in milk and dairy products?
Microflora of raw milk
How do enzymes contribute to food spoilage?
Enzymes in food can cause enzymatic spoilage by breaking down proteins and other components.
Learn about microbial food spoilage caused by microorganisms like fungi and bacteria, as well as the signs of food spoilage such as contact spoilage, physical spoilage, chemical spoilage, and enzymatic spoilage. Understand the causes including microorganisms, enzymes, air, and light.
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