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Question
Shelf life means ______
Options
No spoilage of food
deterioration of food after a short period of time
preservation of food
adulteration of food
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Solution
Shelf life means the deterioration of food after a short period of time.
Explanation:
Shelf life means deterioration or spoilage of food after a certain period due to chemical or biological changes.
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