food spoilage and food poisoning

• What happens to the taste of food as it ripens?

  The taste improves as high starch content is converted to sugars.
• How does the color of tomatoes change as they ripen?

  Tomatoes change from green to red as they ripen.
• What texture change occurs in bananas during ripening?

  Hard bananas become soft and easy to digest.
• What enzyme is released during the browning of food?

  The enzyme oxidase is released.
• What is enzymic deterioration in food spoilage?

  It refers to enzymes in fish and vegetables that speed up spoilage, even at low temperatures.
• What is one cause of food spoilage?

  Enzyme action.
• How does moisture loss affect harvested fruits and vegetables?

  It causes shrinkage, wrinkling, and limp appearance.
• What is a common symptom of food poisoning?

  Nausea.
• Name one infectious food-poisoning bacteria.

  Salmonella.
• What is the role of preservation in food safety?

  It inhibits microbial activity and inactivates enzyme activity.