Unit 3&4

Question 1

Causes of food spoilage?

Answer 1

Mould
Yeasts
Enzymes

Question 2

Define food spoilage

Answer 2

Occurs when there is a reduction in the food quality identified by deterioration in the physical, chemical and/or sensory properties

Question 3

What is yeasts spoilage?

Answer 3

Is a single-cell microscopic fungi that reproduces by budding and it occurs by the mother cell forming a bud which is the daughter cells then they separate and the daughter cell grows to full size which produces bubbles on the surface of liquids and leaves an yeasty odour

Question 4

What is mould spoilage?

Answer 4

Is a type of fungi and reproduce spores on the top of solids such as bread cheese and citrus fruits which is a dark-coloured fuzzy mass. They’re carried in the air and form like seeds on flower heads.