Question

Why cooked food spoil within less time but not uncooked food. Give your reasons.

Answer 1

Cooked food spoil soon but not uncooked food because:

1. Raw or uncooked food have enzymes protecting them from environment.

2. When they are heated up all the enzymes get destroyed.

3. The bacteria that are naturally covering the food to give protection are also damaged.

4. The ingredients used during cooking food, increases its spoilage.