It 'rot' used more in fruits while 'spoil' used more on other food?

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busterwasmycat · Accepted Answer

meat rots too and veggies can rot.  I think the difference is more an idea of raw (unprepared) foods rot while prepared foods spoil.

Anonymous · Answer

"Rot" is used in reference to uncooked food.  "Spoil" is used for prepared food which is beyond the safe period of eating it.

RP · Answer

Perhaps. Rot is most likely in foods that are not processed. It need not be limited to fruits.

rustbucket · Answer

Rot is more of something negative and spoil gives you a chance to do something with it.