Bread
what happens to bread when spoiled
it gets moldy, and has an bad smell
this action should be taken when the food is past the expiration date
what is thrown away
this is a horrible consistency when milk is past the expiration date
what is chunky
This visible sign of spoilage on fruit often appears as fuzzy growth.
What is mold?
This visible sign of spoilage on vegetables often appears as fuzzy growth.
What is mold?
this visible fungus can grow on bread when it spoils
what is mold
this is the date that tells you when the last day that the food is consumable
what is the expiration date
spoiled cheese may develop this growth, which can be dangerous if consumed
what is mold
This chemical reaction causes brown spots on sliced fruit like apples.
what is oxidation?
Vegetables become limp and soft when they lose this important component.
What is water/moisture?
bread is left out too long may become hard and stale due to the loss of this component
what is moisture
consuming food past the expiration date could cause
what is food poisoning
diary products should be stored at this temperature or lower to slow down the process of spoilage
what is 40F or 4C below
To slow down spoilage, fruit should be stored in this environment.
What is a cool and dry place/refrigerator?
This process causes vegetables to turn brown or lose their color when exposed to air.
What is oxidation?
this method of preservation helps extend bread shelf life by reducing moisture content
what is freezing
this is the most common sign that the food is no longer consumable
sour smell
the bad smell is spoiled dairy has when past the expiration date
what is lactic acid
When fruit becomes overly soft and mushy, it is a sign of this spoilage process.
What is overripening?
Spoiled vegetables often produce this unpleasant smell due to bacterial activity.
What is a sour/rotten smell?
this spoilage process is when you leave the bread out of its packaging
what is stale
canned foods often have this type of datem showing the quality of its safety
what is best by date
hard cheese spoils less quickly than soft cheese because they have lower levels of this.
what is moisture?
Ethylene gas, produced by some fruits, speeds up this spoilage process.
What is ripening?
To slow spoilage, vegetables should be stored in this part of the refrigerator.
What is a crisper drawer?