Food Spoilage & Food Preservation - Food Spoilage — Chapter Summary
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Community Science (Home Science)
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Overview
Food spoilage is a natural process that makes food unsafe or unpleasant to eat. It occurs due to physical, chemical, and biological changes, primarily caused by microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, and moulds. This chapter explores the causes, types, and factors influencing food spoilage, helping us
Key Concepts
Food spoilage can occur due
Food spoilage can occur due to microbial growth (bacteria, yeast, moulds), enzymatic browning, insect infestation, chemical changes like rancidity, ph
Bacteria
Bacteria, yeast, and moulds are the main culprits. Bacteria like Pseudomonas cause slimy meat and sour milk. Yeast ferments fruit juice into alcohol.
Microbes break down food components
Microbes break down food components: carbohydrates ferment into acids and gases, proteins decompose into smelly compounds like ammonia, fats turn ranc
Intrinsic factors are natural properties
Intrinsic factors are natural properties of food like pH, moisture (water activity), nutrients, and natural antimicrobials. Extrinsic factors include
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and causes of food spoilage
- Identify different types of spoilage and the microorganisms involved
- Explain the role of intrinsic, extrinsic, and implicit factors in food spoilage
- Recognize the biochemical changes in food due to microbial activity
- Apply knowledge to real-life food storage and safety practices
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