Definitions

Question 1

Food poisoning

Answer 1

An illness that can occur 1-36 hours after eating contaminated food. Symptoms my include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever

Question 2

Contamination

Answer 2

Occurs when something gets into food should not be there, for example, bacteria, hair or fly. This will affect the quality of the food and can cause food poisoning

Question 3

Bacteria

Answer 3

Microscopic organisms, some of which can cause disease (singular bacterium)

Question 4

Food hygiene

Answer 4

Ensuring that food is safe and has been protected from contamination

Question 5

Microorganism

Answer 5

Microorganisms are tiny living things so small you need a microscope to see them

Question 6

Food poisoning is usually caused by what type of microorganism

Answer 6

Bacteria

Question 7

What could food poisoning also be caused by

Answer 7

Mould

Question 8

Describe mould

Answer 8

Mould grows on the surface of food and has a furry appearance. Mouldy food should be thrown away

Question 9

Three foods that develop mould if they store for too long or are stored incorrectly

Answer 9

Jam
Fruit
Cheese
Bread

Question 10

What should I remember about microorganisms

Answer 10

Not all microorganisms are harmful, some are very useful indeed

Question 11

The following micro-organisms are used by the food industry in the manufacture of some common foods

Answer 11

Fungi
Mould
Bacteria
Yeast

Question 12

Three foods that are produced using these different types of microorganisms (Bacteria, Mould, Fungi, Yeast)

Answer 12

Bread
Quoin
Yoghurt / Probiotic drink
Blue cheese

Question 13

What microorganism is used to make bread

Answer 13

Yeast

Question 14

What microorganism is used to make Quorn

Answer 14

Fungi

Question 15

What microorganism is used to make yoghurt / probiotic drinks

Answer 15

Bacteria

Question 16

What microorganism is used to make blue cheese

Answer 16

Mould