An intrinsic factor of food that can determine whether spoilage occurs is
A) the water content.
B) the storage temperature.
C) storage packaging.
D) the amount of preservatives added.
E) the degree of processing.

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Water content is an intrinsic factor of food that can determine whether spoilage occurs. Water activity is a measure of the amount of water available for microbial growth. The higher the water activity, the more likely it is that spoilage will occur.

An Intrinsic Factor of Food That Can Determine Whether Spoilage