spoilage
Example Sentences
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It was an effort to get rid of her bountiful supply of courgettes before they succumbed to spoilage.
From Salon
She added that perishable crops, including strawberries, lettuce, and dairy, face immediate peril because “trade disruptions can mean spoilage, financial losses and long-term lost market share that was earned over decades.”
From Los Angeles Times
Food spoilage isn’t as simple as picking a day, Murray said, but labels should be considered when checking if your groceries are still good or need to be tossed.
From Los Angeles Times
Before consuming, inspect all food for any signs of spoilage, and discard any canned goods that appear swollen, dented or corroded.
From Salon
Fermentation, which is the basis of soy sauce production, is a technology that controls spoilage.
From Salon
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