GCSE Food hygiene & safety Flashcards
How is cheese made?
- by separating milk into solid, curds and liquid
- by coagulating the casein protein in milk
- acidifying the milk helps the separation
- bacteria are added to the milk
- bacteria convert the lactose into lactic acid
- rennet is added which contains active enzymes to speed up the coagulation
How is yogurt made?
- milk is heated to 80 degrees
- this denatures and changes the structure of the protein
-this ensure the yogurt is set smoothly and it kills any unwanted bacteria - milk is cooled and bacteria is added
- milk is kept at 45 degrees for several hours allowing it to ferment, before its cooled
- during fermentation, the harmful bacteria convert the milk sugar into lactic acid
- this helps the milk coagulate and slightly set, producing yogurt
What do microorganisms include?
- bacteria, moulds and yeast
What are the 5 conditions needed for microorganisms to grow and multiply?
- temperature
-moisture
-food
-right pH
-time
What can you change to stop or slow growth of microorganisms?
- use a fridge to change the temperature
-pickle the food in vinegar to change the pH
-add salt (salt absorbs water), which removes the moisture from the food
What are high risk foods?
- foods that are ready to eat, that if not stored correctly could grow harmful bacteria
What are some examples of high risk foods?
- cooked meat (fish and poultry)
-dairy products
-shellfish
-cooked rice
When can foods only be classed as “high risk”?
- once they are cooked (ready to eat)
-raw chicken is not high risk food because it has not been cooked
How can you check there are no visible signs of spoilage when buying food?
- fresh meat should be brightly coloured and have a fresh smell
-fresh fish should have a shiny skin and red gills
What are enzymes?
- Enzymes are special proteins that act as biological catalysts- they speed up chemical reactions
What do enzymes in fruit cause? What is an example of this?
- cause them to ripen, which affects sweetness, colour and texture of the fruit
e.g- unripe bananas are green and firm, enzymes break down starch inside them which makes the banana softer and sweeter.
What does enzymic browning cause?
- when you slice fruits the oxygen in the air will turn the fruit brown
-enzymes inside this fruit speed up this process
How does adding an acid slow/prevent un wanted effects on enzymes?
- enzymes work best at a certain pH
- if you dip slices of fruit into lemon juice, the acidic conditions will stop enzymic browning
How does blanching (boiling water for a short period of time) slow/prevent un wanted effects on enzymes?
- prepare vegetables for freezing
-natural ripening enzymes will cause veg to loose colour, texture, flavour - freezing slows enzymes but does not slow them completely
-branching destroys ripening enzymes
What are mould and yeast?
- microorganisms
-in right conditions they can grow and multiply rapidly
What can waste products from moulds cause?
- food poisoning
What happens at 75 degrees when cooking/reheating?
- cooking food above 75 degrees kills bacteria
- its important to reheat food properly and only once
-check food is above 75 degrees with a temperature probe?
What happens in the danger zone at 5 degrees to 63 degrees?
- bacteria can grow an multiply quickly in these temperatures
-(danger zone)
-hot food should be held above 63 degrees
-optimum temp for bacteria growth is 37 degrees
What happens when chilling (0 degrees to 5 degrees)?
- slows down growth of bacteria
-extends shelf life of food
-doesn’t change properties much, but may have a slightly harder texture