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- 2. Spoilt meat may turn this colour.
- 5. Microorganisms need this to grow.
- 7. Spoilt fish often becomes this to the touch.
- 8. Spoilt milk may become this because of gas produced by bacteria.
- 12. Cooked food that can become slimy when spoiled.
- 13. Another condition that helps microorganisms grow.
- 14. Black or green fuzzy growth found on old bread or fruits.
- 16. These may change in texture, taste, and colour when spoiled.
- 17. The pH level that affects microorganism growth.
- 18. The taste of spoiled milk.
- 19. A sticky texture that is a sign of spoiled food.
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- 1. A scale used to measure acidity or alkalinity.
- 3. Food that is no longer safe or fresh to eat.
- 4. These may become mouldy and change colour when spoiled.
- 6. Tiny living things that cause food to spoil.
- 9. A food that commonly grows mould when spoiled.
- 10. The right level of heat helps microorganisms multiply.
- 11. A bad one is a common sign that food has spoiled.
- 14. Spoilt seafood may become soft and this.
- 15. Spoilt milk may have this uneven texture.