Food Reheating Guidelines Flashcards

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1
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At what temperature should food be reheated at for five minutes?

A

100 degrees Celsius

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For how long should food be reheated at 100 degrees Celsius?

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5 minutes

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Why should food be reheated at 100 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes?

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To ensure food is heated thoroughly

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At what setting should a microwave be used to reheat food?

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A microwave should be used to reheat food only on the highest setting

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Why should the highest setting be used when reheating food in a microwave?

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To ensure food is thoroughly heated

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How does one ensure food is thoroughly heated when using a microwave to reheat food?

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The food should be stirred periodically

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How many times can food be heated?

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Food should be reheated only once

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Why should food be reheated only once?

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As the more times food is cooled and reheated the greater the potential for food poisoning

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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

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