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Zoey63294

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Identify three of the four chemical processes that occur as food begins to ripen.
 
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What are the two categories of illnesses caused by foodborne bacteria?
 
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patma1981

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Answer to Question 1

As food begins to ripen four chemical reactions can occur:

1 . Starch converts to sugar.
2 . Organic acids begin to decrease.
3 . The pH levels of the fruit decrease.
4 . The fruit softens because the pectin in the fruit begins to break down.

Answer to Question 2

The two categories of illnesses caused by foodborne bacteria are food poisoning and food infection.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
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