Spoiled Food Vocabulary

Learn essential English vocabulary for describing spoiled food with this helpful video lesson.

In this video, we cover 5 common terms used to describe food that is no longer good to eat.

• Moldy: This term is used when food, like cheese, has developed mold. Moldy food often has fuzzy green or blue patches.
• Rotten: When fruit, such as an apple, becomes too old, it turns rotten. Rotten fruit is typically soft, discolored, and smells bad.
• Spoiled: Milk that has gone bad is described as spoiled. Spoiled milk has a sour smell and taste, and it should not be consumed.
• Stale: Bread that is not fresh becomes stale. Stale bread is dry and hard, making it unpleasant to eat.
• Expired: Canned food, like tuna, has an expiration date. When it passes this date, it is expired and should not be eaten.

Watch the video to hear these words in context and improve your spoiled food vocabulary. Understanding these terms will help you avoid spoiled food and talk about it confidently in English.