Similarities Between Yeast And Yeast

Molds are multi- or unicellular while yeasts are unicellular in structure.
Molds grow in the form of tangled mass called the mycelium which is composed of filamentous hyphae while yeasts are spherical or oval-shaped.
Molds are colourful while yeast are colourless.
Molds can reproduce through small spores sexually or asexually while yeast reproduce asexually by budding or binary fission through mitosis in which a nucleus is divided into two or more nuclei.
Mould can grow on food with low pH and low water activities that would normally inhibit growth of yeast which will cause a greater risk in terms of food spoilage and are harmful to our health although there are some molds that help in food production for example mold ripened cheeses. But, yeasts are generally harmless and crucial in food …show more content…
Enzymes are naturally occurring proteins which are exist in all food. They catalyse chemical reaction by breaking down the food components by oxidation, browning and ripening that result in changes of flavour, colour and texture and lead to food spoilage. Apart from that, most of the fats and oils do not store properly, they develop off flavours and odours known as rancidity and sometimes toxic substances are formed. The presence of moisture, oxygen and light are among the factors that speed up rancidity.

Food poisoning can be caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria such as campylobacter, salmonella, listeria, shigella and Clostridium perfringens. With moisture, a food source, enough time, and suitable temperatures, bacteria will grow and multiply rapidly on foods, especially related to improper foods handling. Food which has become contaminated with harmful bacteria does not always taste bad but it looks, smells and tastes like it normally does. The symptoms may include, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, diarrhoea, feeling weak, fever or chills/sweating and