Food Reheating Guidelines Flashcards
At what temperature should food be reheated at for five minutes?
100 degrees Celsius
For how long should food be reheated at 100 degrees Celsius?
5 minutes
Why should food be reheated at 100 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes?
To ensure food is heated thoroughly
At what setting should a microwave be used to reheat food?
A microwave should be used to reheat food only on the highest setting
Why should the highest setting be used when reheating food in a microwave?
To ensure food is thoroughly heated
How does one ensure food is thoroughly heated when using a microwave to reheat food?
The food should be stirred periodically
How many times can food be heated?
Food should be reheated only once
Why should food be reheated only once?
As the more times food is cooled and reheated the greater the potential for food poisoning
List the food reheating guidelines.
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Reheat food at 100 degrees for five minutes to ensure food is heated throughout
A microwave should only be used to reheat food on the highest setting to ensure food is thoroughly heated
When using a microwave to reheat food stir the food periodically to ensure it is heated throughout - no cold spots
Only reheat food once - cooling and reheating a food increases the potential for food poisoning