food spoilage

collocation in English

meaningsoffoodandspoilage

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food
noun[C or U]
uk
/fuːd/us
/fuːd/
something that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep ...
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spoilage
noun[U]
uk
/ˈspɔɪ.lɪdʒ/us
/ˈspɔɪ.lɪdʒ/
the process in which food or other substances stop being good enough to eat or use, or the waste produced in ...
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(Definition offoodandspoilagefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffood spoilage

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It is essential to have effective microbiological sampling procedures in order to maintain effective quality control, monitor hygiene practices, prevent cross-contamination and ultimatelyfoodspoilageand food-borne illness.
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All known processes for preserving food rely on arresting or slowing the natural process offoodspoilage.
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Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial activity against a broad range of foodborne human pathogens andfoodspoilagemicroorganisms.
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Smaller convenience stores also don't generate the business needed to sustainfoodspoilagerates typical of grocery stores or supermarkets.
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Hall also invented new uses of antioxidants to preventfoodspoilage, especially the onset of rancidity in fats and oils.
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The common food preservation method of reducing water activities may not prevent the growth of xerophilic organisms, often resulting infoodspoilage.
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Including the study of microorganisms causingfoodspoilage.
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However, polyethylene has a higher oxygen permeability, which in turn affectsfoodspoilageprevention.
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Species of this genus contain both plant pathogens andfoodspoilageagents.
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Do not include species which are only involved infoodspoilage.
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It predicted that a ban would result in an additional 20 to 40 million deaths due tofoodspoilage.
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The purpose of sugaring is to create an environment hostile to microbial life and preventfoodspoilage.
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He developed pasteurizationthe process of heating milk and milk products to destroyfoodspoilageand disease-producing organisms.
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It is also an excellent place for bacterial growth andfoodspoilageif it is not properly processed.
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Their proper use has however saved many lives and muchfoodspoilage.
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Molds cause biodegradation of natural materials, which can be unwanted when it becomesfoodspoilageor damage to property.
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Mold growth on bread is an example offoodspoilageby xerophilic organisms.
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The gas used is usually inert, or of a nature that protects the integrity of the packaged goods, inhibiting unwanted chemical reactions such asfoodspoilageor oxidation.
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