chapter 5 food saftey and storage Flashcards
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what are enzymes
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enzymes are chemicals that are found naturally in fruit and vegetables
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what are the main causes of food spolige
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enzymes and micro-organisms
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what are micro-organisms
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micro-organisms are tiny plants or animals they cause food to break down or rot
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what is mould
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they need warmth moisture and air to grow but are killed by sunlight
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what is yeast
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yeast grows on food containing moisture and sugar
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what is bacteria
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bacteria is invisible to the naked eye and it is found everywere
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whats cross contamination
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when bacteria crosses from one food to another
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whats food poisoning
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its an illness caused by eating or drinking something with bacteria
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staphylococcus
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this is found in the nose, throat,skin and in cuts
example cold meat
