Definition Flashcards
Any substance whether simple, mixed or compounded that is used as food, drink,
confectionery or
condiments
Food
is overall quality of
food fit for consumption
Safety
is a health of being clean and conducive to health.
Sanitation
is the absence of visible soil or dirt and is not necessarily sanitized.
Cleanliness
the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effect on other microorganisms.
Microbiology
Microorganisms
organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size. ( bacterium , protozoan).
microbial infection resulting from ingestion of contaminated foods .
Food Infection
bacteria produce chemical compounds called
toxins
illness caused by toxins
Food Intoxication
means the original nutritional value, texture , flavor of the food are damaged , the food become harmful to people and unsuitable to eat.
Food Spoilage
A disease carried or transmitted to people by food.
Foodborne Illness
Foodborne Outbreak
An incident in which two or more people experience the same illness after eating the same food
Contamination
The presence of harmful substances in the food
Food that has been exposed to temperature favorable to the growth of foodborne microorganisms
Temperature Abuse
Food in which
microorganisms can grow rapidly. It is often moist, high protein, slightly acidic.
Potentially Hazardous Foods