Placing vegetables in the refrigerator slows their wilting by slowing the production of enzymes that cause food spoilage. it also slows the development of bacteria that produce food spoilage.
Boiling preserves food by killing harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause spoilage or illness. The high temperature of boiling water destroys these pathogens and enzymes that could cause the food to deteriorate. Additionally, boiling can remove excess moisture from food, preventing the growth of bacteria and the subsequent spoilage.
Food spoilage is a chemical change, not a physical change. It occurs when bacteria, mold, or enzymes break down the chemical composition of the food, leading to changes in taste, texture, and smell.
Gamma radiation can kill microorganisms and pests that cause food spoilage, thus extending its shelf life. Additionally, gamma radiation can break down enzymes that cause ripening, slowing down the spoilage process. Overall, gamma radiation reduces microbial growth and enzymatic activity, keeping the food fresher for a longer period.
Most bacteria, which cause food spoilage, cannot tolerate the high salinity. The salt draws out moisture, causing them to die.
Most bacteria, which cause food spoilage, cannot tolerate the high salinity. The salt draws out moisture, causing them to die.
refrigiratorprevent food spoilage
Mold
Food spoilage is the deterioration in the color, flavor, odor, or consistency of a food product. Food can deteriorate as a result of 2 things: the growth of microorganisms, and/or the action of enzymes
== == Three types of micro organisms affect food: bacteria, moulds and yeasts. By a natural chain of events, these micro organisms will cause food to change - often, but not always, making food "bad" or unpalatable
Most pathogenic, many spoilage organisms and many enzymes associated with spoilage do not like to operate in acid conditions. That's why acids like vinegar are used to preserve food.
psychrophiles and psychrotrophs