<P> Spoilage is the process in which food deteriorates to the point in which it is not edible to humans or its quality of edibility becomes reduced . Various external forces are responsible for the spoilage of food . Food that is capable of spoiling is referred to as perishable food . </P> <P> Harvested foods decompose from the moment they are harvested due to attacks from enzymes, oxidation and microorganisms . These include bacteria, mold, yeast, moisture, temperature and chemical reaction . </P>

Sensory signs of food spoilage and causative micro organism