How does food rot?

What makes food rot? What conditions do bacteria and fungi need to grow? And how can we stop food from rotting?.

Firstly, there are three things that make food rot. Two of them are bacteria and fungi. They are everywhere including the air and water. The third thing are enzymes. They are in every cell of every living thing.

Secondly, bacteria and fungi need certain things. They need warmth between 15 and 25 degrees, moisture, oxygen and food to eat.

Thirdly, there are some ways you can stop bacteria, fungi and enzymes. You can put your food in the fridge or freezer, you can put it in a jar or a tin, or you can dry it so there is no moisture.

This is the ultimate guide to what makes food rot, what bacteria bacteria and fungi need to grow and how to stop them.

Joshua Hodges.