Question

In general, the storage principles that may help to prevent the loss and spoilage of the commodity includes: (A) Lower the moisture content, longer the storage life
(B) Lower the temperature, longer the shelf-life of the commodity
(C) Airtight/thermally insulated structures that prevent spoilage of perishables and semi-perishables
(D) Enzymatic activities do not play a major role
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Controlling moisture, temperature, and air exposure are key to preventing spoilage and extending the shelf-life of perishable commodities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Analyzing the principles.
- (A) Lower the moisture content: Lower moisture content slows down spoilage and extends storage life. - (B) Lower the temperature: Reducing temperature reduces microbial activity and extends shelf-life. - (C) Airtight structures: Such structures limit exposure to oxygen, preventing spoilage of perishables and semi-perishables. - (D) Enzymatic activities: These can play a role in spoilage, so saying they do not play a major role is incorrect.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (A), (B), and (C) only.
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