Question

Different kinds of food items spoil due to different reasons. Some foods spoil soon, some stay good for long. List some seasons and conditions in which food spoils quickly.

NCERT Class V
Environmental Studies - Looking Around

Chapter 4. Mangoes Round the Year

Answer 1

food spoils mostly when there is moisture in it
moisture leads to the growth of fungus

according to EUFIC some[not necessary to be all] spoil due to light, air[biscuits tend to become soft],  and due to microorganisms

Answer 2

Answer : Food spoils quickly in the rainy and summer seasons.

Conditions in which food spoils quickly:

(i) It cooked food is left open.

(ii) If milk is not boiled properly.

(iii) If green vegetables are not kept in a cool place e.g. refrigerator.

(iv) If pickles, murabba etc., are not free from moisture.

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