Question

Manish forgot his lunch box in school on Friday. His lunch box has leftover rice and some vegetables. What do you think would have happened to the leftover food by Monday morning? Give reasons.

Answer 1

Food spoilage:

1. Food spoilage is the process under which a food product becomes unfit for human consumption.
2. Rice that has been cooked releases moisture.
3. Because one of the most important requirements for microbial growth is moisture, leftover food will-
   • Begin to emit unattractive odors
   • Become sticky
   • Occasionally contain colored spores that give the meal a distinct color.