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Food Spoilage & Food Preservation - Food Spoilage

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Community Science (Home Science)

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Topics in Food Spoilage & Food Preservation - Food Spoilage

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What is Food Spoilage?

  • Food spoilage means the food is no longer safe or pleasant to consume.
  • It involves changes in colour, texture, smell, and taste of food.
  • Spoilage can be caused by microorganisms, enzymes, insects, chemicals, and physical damage.
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Types of Food Spoilage

  • Microbial spoilage: Caused by bacteria, yeast, and moulds.
  • Enzymatic spoilage: Natural enzymes in food cause browning (e.g., cut apples turning brown).
  • Infestation: Insects, rodents, or parasites damage food.
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Classification of Foods Based on Spoilage

  • Stable (Non-perishable) foods: Do not spoil easily (e.g., sugar, flour).
  • Semi-perishable foods: Spoil slowly if not stored properly (e.g., potatoes, apples).
  • Perishable foods: Spoil quickly and need preservation (e.g., milk, meat, fish).
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Microorganisms Causing Food Spoilage

  • Bacteria: Cause souring, slime, and bad smell (e.g., Pseudomonas in meat).
  • Yeast: Ferment sugars into alcohol and CO₂ (e.g., in fruit juice).
  • Moulds: Grow as fuzzy patches and produce mycotoxins (e.g., Penicillium on bread).

Key Concepts

Central concept: Food Spoilage

Microbial SpoilageBiochemical ChangesTypes of SpoilageIntrinsic FactorsExtrinsic FactorsImplicit FactorsSources of MicroorganismsFood Classification by Perishability

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