Food Spoilage Detection System

The "Food Spoilage Detection System" is a simple project that uses an Arduino Nano, an MQ-4
gas sensor, LEDs, and a buzzer to monitor the freshness of food stored in a container. Here's a
brief summary of the project:

Objective: To create a system that can detect food spoilage by monitoring the presence of
gases associated with decomposition.

Components:

1. Arduino Nano: The microcontroller that controls the system.

2. MQ-4 Gas Sensor: Used to detect gases produced during food spoilage.
3. LEDs (Green and Red): Visual indicators of food freshness.
4. Buzzer: An audio alert for spoilage detection.
5. Breadboard and jumper wires for electrical connections.
6. A resistor (220Ω) for LED connections.

Operation:
1. The MQ-4 sensor continuously monitors the air inside the container where the food is
stored.
2. If the sensor detects the presence of gases associated with spoilage, it triggers an alarm:
● The red LED lights up to indicate spoilage.
● The buzzer sounds for 1 second to provide an audio alert.
3. If the sensor does not detect spoilage gases, the system remains in the "fresh" state:
● The green LED is on to indicate freshness.
● The buzzer remains silent.

Use Case: This system can be placed inside a food storage container, such as a refrigerator or
pantry, to provide an easy visual and audible alert when the food inside begins to spoil, ensuring
food safety and reducing waste.

The project serves as a basic example of how an Arduino-based system can be used for
practical applications like food spoilage detection, helping users to identify and discard spoiled
food promptly.