Question

Food can spoil very quickly. Which methods are used to minimize the reactions that allow bacteria and fungi to grow?

preservatives and low temperature
high temperature and preservatives
catalysts and high temperatures
low temperatures and catalysts

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) preservatives and low temperature

Explanation:

food containing fats and oil get spoil very quickly due to the process of rancidity

in rancidity the food get oxidised marked by unpleasant smell and taste.

preservatives such as sodium benzoate can used to prevent rancidity

and

by storing food in low temperature such as in refrigerator we can prevent rancidity

Answer 2

Answer:

PRESERVATIVES AND LOW TEMPERATURES.

Explanation:

LOWERING THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD WILL REDUCE OR PREVENT SPOILAGE BY MICROORGANISMS AND/OR CHEMICAL REACTIONS.