Question

give information about the spoilage of food at home caused by saprophytes

Answer 1

Saprophytes are a classification of organisms that feed on dead and decomposing matter. Common examples include mushrooms and fungus.

Saprophytes are notorious for how they easily spoil food with minimal contact. This is because they propagate through the air. Spores which contain these saprophytes are discharged through the air where they land on all kinds of surfaces. If they are able to obtain nutrition from the new surface, they breed spontaneously. 

Hence, if a saprophyte lands on a food substance, it grows rapidly, feeding of the food. This is what we commonly see as spoilt or rancid food.

Answer 2

Saprophytes leads to food spoilage and this can be dangerous to the consumers .

Saprophytes causes food to develop or have moulds and when one consumes such food, the bacteria infection may be experienced .

Food preservation measures should be taken into consideration .

Store food in a refrigerator which should not be for so long.

Boiling and taking food while still hot.

Canning of food staff is also necessary

Salting

Smoking as was traditional done can also be discouraged a it causes pollution in the environment