What You Need to Know
Food spoilage is the process whereby food becomes unsuitable to ingest by a person; it is a matter of food safety. Bacteria and various fungi are the causes of spoilage, and can create serious consequences for consumers, but there are preventive measures that can be taken. The precise cause of the process is due to many outside factors as a side-effect of the type of product it is, as well as how the product is packaged and stored.
Steps
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Surströmming (Sweden): Controlled fermentation creates iconic pungent flavor
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Natto (Japan): Bacillus subtilis fermentation produces characteristic slime
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Casu martzu (Sardinia): Deliberate maggot infestation breaks down fats