According to the Oxford English Dictionary to spoil is to ‘deprive of good or effective qualities’. When a food is spoiled its characteristics are changed so that it is no longer acceptable. Such changes may not always be microbiological in origin; a product may become unacceptable as a result of insect damage, drying out, discolouration, […]
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Spoilage of Food: 2 Factors | Food Microbiology
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The following points highlight the two main factors that lead to the spoilage of food. The factors are: 1. Storage Conditions 2. Food’s Own Chemical Properties. Factor # 1. Storage Conditions: Temperature and oxygen are considered two most important factors that invite microbial contamination resulting in spoilage of foods in storage conditions. 1. Role of […]