PERISHABLE FOODS: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW TO STORE THEM?
Perishable foods are those that, due to their characteristics and physical composition, are likely to expire or deteriorate quickly and lose their original properties due to external factors such as humidity, temperature, or atmospheric pressure. Everyone must know this information to avoid diseases caused by poor handling, cross-contamination or poor food storage. Therefore, we invite you to continue reading our article to learn more about correctly preserving perishable products. WHAT ARE PERISHABLE FOODS? Food is composed of different proportions of water, protein, fat and carbohydrates. When food is in contact with the atmosphere, chemical-based problems may appear, such as oxidation reactions and enzymatic reactions, which can cause a degradation of the physical and commercial properties of the food until its total deterioration. Perishable foods play a determining role in bacteria and fungi, the microorganisms capable of destroying these foods. In addition, fresh foods co...