Spoilage | All by themselves
All by themselves
Spoilage also can occur from natural chemical changes within the food without any help from microorganisms. RancidityHaving the condition when food has a disagreeable odor or taste from decomposing oils or fats. occurs when fats in the food break down, producing undesirable flavors and smells. For
example, rancidity gives butter a strong, bitter taste. Salt in butter helps prevent the butter from turning rancid. Food can also decay on its own from natural proteins that begin to decompose or break down the food.
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