Foods quickly spoil and break down if they are not stored correctly. Heat and damp encourage increase in micro-organisms(微生物的), and sunlight can1vitamins in such food as milk. Therefore, most foods should be stored in a cool, dark and dry place.
Some foods2bad quickly, such as meat, eggs and milk. They should be stored in a temperature of 5°C~10°C. In this temperature range, the activity of micro-organisms is3 In warm climates, this temperature can be kept4in a fridge or in the underground basement(地下室) of a house.
Dry goods, such as flour and rice, should be kept at a slightly higher temperature. A temperature of 15°C is ideal. In Britain and northern European countries this means that the room in which dry foods are stored should5the general heating of the house. The room should also be well 6and, above all, dry. Damp very quickly causes the7of the green molds. These molds often grow on cheese if it is not stored properly.
Fruits and vegetables need cool and damp8, so an underground basement usually9an excellent storage place. If the central heating unit is in the basement,10, it will not be ideal unless the unit and the pipes(管道) do not give out any heat.
