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When to throw away leftovers: the science of food spoilage and refrigeration

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Summary

This article explains the science behind food spoilage and food safety, focusing on how temperature controls microbial growth. It covers how bacteria and fungi multiply on food, the risks of disease-causing microbes like Salmonella and E. coli, and the importance of refrigeration in preventing foodborne illness. The piece notes that dangerous microbes can grow to harmful levels even before food shows visible signs of spoilage.

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Twitter / XWhen to throw away leftovers: the science of food spoilage and refrigerationuniversal-sci.com

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Just as we find food wholesome, bacteria and fungi also enjoy the nutritional benefits of foods.
Most disease-causing microbes can grow to dangerous levels even before the food is noticeably spoiled without changing the smell, taste or appearance of the food.
Refrigeration is the most important invention in the history of food.
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Refrigeration is the most important invention in the history of food. But while commercial and home refrigerators have only been used for the past 100 years or so, people have long used cool natural environments to store foods for extended periods.

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