Spoiled food contains harmful chemicals and poisonous substances.
Causes of Food Spoilage
Physical, chemical and biological factors cause food spoilage.
Factors like air, light and temperature are responsible for food spoilage.
Physical Factors
Chemical Factors
Sometimes, harmful chemicals and pesticides may cause food spoilage.
Biological Factors
Biological factors such as microorganisms grow on food materials and release a harmful and poisonous substance into the food materials. It is also known as food poisoning.
The colour, odour, taste and texture of spoiled food are not suitable to eat.
Effects of Food Spoilage
- Sometimes, spoiled food
may become dangerous
and may cause death.
- Consumption of
contaminated food causes
diarrhoea, vomiting,
stomach ache, etc.
Harmful chemicals present in food may cause some long-term effects. These may cause cancer-like diseases.
Prevention of Food Spoilage
Store fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator.
- Store food grains after
proper and dry conditions.
- Cook the food materials
thoroughly so that
microorganisms can be
removed properly.
Store dairy products in a suitable cabin in the refrigerator.