Question

Can you give some examples of food spoilage?

Answer 1

• Salmonella is a type of bacteria
• Salmonella is found in eggs and food of animal origin
• Undercooked eggs and egg products and food prepared
with raw eggs have been involved in salmonella food-
poisoning cases
• Salmonella can cause vomiting, abdominal pain and
diarrhoea.
• The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and
people with weak immune systems can be severe and
even lead to death.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

Spoilage of food is called rancidity.

● Rancidity -

• Rancidity is the complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, or moisture or by bacterial action, resulting in unpleasant taste and odor.

◆ Examples of food spoilage -

1. When oil is kept in container for long time, it smells.
2. Packed food gets spoiled after expiry date.

● Methods to prevent rancidity -

• Storing the food at lower temperatures
• Sealproof packing of food items
• Addition of antioxidants to food materials
• Avoid contact from direct sunlight

Hope this helps...