Question

You have the following consumable items that you do not want spoiled by the action of microorganisms, but you have space in your refrigerator for only one. You have already opened each and consumed some. Which one of these is most likely to spoil fastest and should therefore be placed in the fridge?

A. Bread Flavored syrup (contains water, high sugar concentration, flavors, e.g., used to flavor coffee and drinks)
B. Apple juice 80 proof liquor (contains water, 40% ethanol, flavors)
C. Mineral water (contains water, minerals)

Answer 1

Bread Flavored syrup (contains water, high sugar concentration, flavors, e.g., used to flavor coffee and drinks)

Step-by-step explanation:

Food spoilage refers to a situation in which food is no longer fit for consumption due to the action of certain microorganisms on the food. Hence, microorganisms cause the spoilage of food and beverages.

The rate of action of microorganisms on different beverages depends mostly on the content of the beverages.

Yeasts are often responsible for the spoilage of beverages with high sugar content and these tend to spoil faster than other beverages.