Question

Enumerate four factors which can lead to food deterioration or spoilage.

Answer 1

Four factors which can lead to food deterioration or spoilage:

1. Infestation by insects.
2. Inappropriate temperatures are used for processing and/or storage.
3. Excessive exposure to light and other radiations/oxygen/moisture.
4. Contaminated by microorganisms.
5. Degradation by naturally present enzymes.