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Module 2: Principles of Food Preservations
2b. What causes food deterioration?

There are five general causes of food deterioration:

•  Microbial spoilage
     •  Bacteria
     •  Molds
     •  Yeasts
•  Moisture loss
•  Enzyme action
•  Oxygen
•  Insect infestation

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