Buying And Storing Food Flashcards

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What is tthe shelf life?

A

How long a good product will last before it becomes unsafe to eat

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Use by date?

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Date that high risk foods should be eaten as it will be unsafe

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Best before date?

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A high risk food will still be safe to eat but just not at its best quality

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4
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Ambient

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Ordinary room temperature between 19-21 degrees

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Tainted?

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When a food picks up the smell or flavour of another food which spoils its palatability

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Where should dry foods be stored?

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At ambient temperature

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