1. The uttapam spoiled due to the growth of mould, which is a colony of microbes. Microbes need moisture, air and warmth to multiply. The uttapam, left in a lunchbox for days, provided perfect conditions for their growth. As a result, it developed coloured patches, a bad smell and became unsafe to eat.Read more

    The uttapam spoiled due to the growth of mould, which is a colony of microbes. Microbes need moisture, air and warmth to multiply. The uttapam, left in a lunchbox for days, provided perfect conditions for their growth. As a result, it developed coloured patches, a bad smell and became unsafe to eat.

     

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  2. If spoiled food is eaten, it can cause food poisoning, leading to vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhoea. I remember drinking spoiled milk once, which made my stomach ache. My mother gave me buttermilk to settle my stomach and I rested for the day. Drinking clean water and avoiding more spoiled food heRead more

    If spoiled food is eaten, it can cause food poisoning, leading to vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhoea. I remember drinking spoiled milk once, which made my stomach ache. My mother gave me buttermilk to settle my stomach and I rested for the day. Drinking clean water and avoiding more spoiled food helped me recover quickly.

     

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  3. Yes, I experienced an upset stomach once after eating roadside food. I think it was caused by harmful microbes present in contaminated food or water. Such microbes can enter our stomach, upset digestion and cause pain or diarrhoea. Eating fresh, clean and properly cooked food can help avoid such proRead more

    Yes, I experienced an upset stomach once after eating roadside food. I think it was caused by harmful microbes present in contaminated food or water. Such microbes can enter our stomach, upset digestion and cause pain or diarrhoea. Eating fresh, clean and properly cooked food can help avoid such problems in the future.

     

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  4. Foods with more moisture, such as bread, milk and fresh vegetables, spoil faster because moisture supports the growth of microbes. In contrast, dry foods like nuts, pickles or dried chillies last longer since they have little or no water. Storing moist foods properly in cool or airtight conditions cRead more

    Foods with more moisture, such as bread, milk and fresh vegetables, spoil faster because moisture supports the growth of microbes. In contrast, dry foods like nuts, pickles or dried chillies last longer since they have little or no water. Storing moist foods properly in cool or airtight conditions can slow spoilage.

     

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  5. Some foods spoil quickly because they have moisture and are exposed to air, creating perfect conditions for microbes to multiply. Examples are milk, bread and fresh fruits. Others, like pickles, ghee or dried foods, last longer because preservation methods remove moisture or block air, preventing miRead more

    Some foods spoil quickly because they have moisture and are exposed to air, creating perfect conditions for microbes to multiply. Examples are milk, bread and fresh fruits. Others, like pickles, ghee or dried foods, last longer because preservation methods remove moisture or block air, preventing microbes from growing and keeping food fresh for weeks or months.

     

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