Food Storage Flashcards
used first
first in, first out
rotation
food should be stored at least ___ inches off the floor, ___ inches from the ceiling and far enough away from walls
6
18
removed from their original containers, equipped with a tight fitting lid
bulk items
used to hold perishable food items for a relative short period of time
refrigerated storage
cold temp control for safety foods must be kept at a temp of
41 F or below
thermometers should be placed in the ____ part of the refrigerator
warmest
should be stored completely separate, or below cooked, RTE food
raw foods
should be stored in the coolest part of the refrigerator
fish and shellfish
used for long term storage and best quality
frozen storage
frozen food should be maintain at what temperature
0 to -10 F
used to store semi-perishable food
dry storage
ideal storage temp for dry storage
50-70 F
(T/F) quality considerations aren’t a PH concern unless the product wholenesses is affected
T
fruits and vegetables should be stored at what temp
41-45 F