Food Spoilage Quiz

What is food spoilage?

• The process of making food more nutritious

• The end point of the deterioration process, signaling that food is no longer fit for human consumption

• The process of cooking food

• The process of packaging food

Which of the following is NOT a category of food deterioration?

• Biological changes

• Chemical changes

• Physical changes

• Nutritional changes

What can impact the growth of mould on food?

• Temperature, pH, and moisture levels

• Color and texture

• Packaging and labeling

• Cooking and seasoning

What is one way to prevent mould from growing on food?

• Storing it in a warm, moist place

• Storing it in a cool, dry place

• Exposing it to sunlight

• Keeping it in an airtight container

What can chemical changes in food include?

• Changes in color, odor, and texture

• Oxidation, non-enzymatic browning, and coagulation of proteins

• Growth of bacteria and yeasts

• Freezing and thawing

What can cause oxidation in food to happen faster?

• Cold temperatures

• Warm temperatures

• Dry environments

• Low pH levels

What can physical changes in food include?

• Changes in color, odor, texture, and presence of insects and rodents

• Growth of bacteria and yeasts

• Oxidation and non-enzymatic browning

• Coagulation of proteins

What happens to food items when enzymes start to break them down?

What is 'enzymatic browning'?

• A process that makes food more colorful

• A reaction that occurs when enzymes in plant tissue are exposed to oxygen

• A method of cooking food

• A way to preserve food

What can help prevent chemical changes in food?

• Keeping food in warm temperatures

• Exposing food to oxygen

• Sealing food in packets

• Storing food in a moist environment