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1. WHY DOES FOOD SPOIL? Presented by: Imange Mpinana GRADE: 10A Date: 03 March 2025

2. WHAT WE WILL COVER: Introduction to food spoilage Causes of food spoilage Signs of spoiled food How to prevent food spoilage Effects of eating spoiled food Conclusion

3. WHAT IS FOOD SPOILAGE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Food spoilage is when food goes bad and is not safe to eat. This can happen because of germs, air, moisture or temperature changes. Spoiled food may smell bad, look strange or taste bad and it can also make you sick. Understanding food spoilage is important because it helps prevent food waste, saves money and protects our health. Eating spoiled food can cause food poisoning, leading to stomach pain, vomiting or even serious illness. Knowing how to store food properly and spot signs of spoilage helps keep food fresh and prevent sickness.

4. CAUSES OF FOOD SPOILAGE: Air or oxygen exposure can make food spoil faster by helping bacteria grow and making fats go bad Moisture – Too much moisture creates the perfect environment for mould and bacteria to grow Germs – Bacteria, mould , and yeasts grow on food, making it rot, smell bad and become unsafe to eat Temperature- Warm temperature speed up the growth of germs, making food spoil faster Time- The longer food is stored the higher the chance it will spoil even in good conditions.

5. SIGNS OF SPOILED FOOD: Bad smell Strange colour Mould Growth Sticky texture Change in taste Gas or bubbles Soft or Mushy texture Dry or Hard texture

6. HOW TO PREVENT FOOD SPOILAGE Keep food cold: store in the fridge or freezer to slow down spoilage Use sealed containers: keep air and moisture out to protect food Keep food dry- too much moisture helps mould and bacteria grow Separate raw and cooked food- This stops germs for spreading Check expiry date- eat food before it goes bad Use food preservation methods– Dry, freeze or pickle food to make it last longer

7. EFFECTS OF EATING SPOILED FOOD: Food poisoning Nausea and Vomiting Diarrhoea Fever Stomach pain and cramps Weakness and fatigue And also serious illnesses like E.Coli and Hepatitis A

8. In Conclusion food spoilage makes food unsafe to eat and can cause sickness. It happens because of germs , air, moisture and bad storage. Eating spoiled food can lead to food poisoning and serious illness. To prevent this store food properly , keep it clean and eat it before it goes bad. Knowing about food spoilage helps keep us healthy and reduces waste. CONCLUSION