Microorganisms and Food Spoilage
Nutrition and Food Science · Secondary 2 · Food Safety and Hygiene · 3.º Período

Microorganisms and Food Spoilage

Identify the conditions required for bacterial growth and how they contribute to food spoilage and foodborne illnesses.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE NFS Syllabus 5.1: Food spoilageMOE NFS Syllabus 5.2: Microorganisms in food

About This Topic

Identify the conditions required for bacterial growth and how they contribute to food spoilage and foodborne illnesses.

Key Questions

  1. What are the ideal conditions for bacteria to multiply rapidly?
  2. How can we identify spoiled food using our senses?
  3. What are the common causes and symptoms of food poisoning?

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