Food spoilage is mainly due to

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Food spoilage is mainly due to

  1. poor quality
  2. high protein content
  3. the activities of decomposers ✓
  4. excess water
Explanation

Food goes bad when bacteria and fungi grow on it. These decomposers feed on the food and break it down. This gives bad smell, taste and texture.

So food spoilage is mainly due to the activities of decomposers. Keeping food cold, dry or salted slows their growth.

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