H.E. Topic 2

Question 1

Give the names of three foods that develop mould if stored too long.

Answer 1

Cheese, jam and bread.

Question 2

What temperature does bacteria multiply rapidly between?

Answer 2

5-63 degrees.

Question 3

What temperature are bacteria dormant in.

Answer 3

-18 degrees.

Question 4

Where should raw meat be stored in the fridge and why?

Answer 4

Raw meat should be stored at the bottom of the fridge because if any juices flow out they won’t cross contaminate with other foods. Also it is the coldest part of the fridge.

Question 5

Name four high risk foods which bacteria grow on easily.

Answer 5

Chicken, milk, yoghurt and burgers.

Question 6

What is food poisoning?

Answer 6

An illness caused by eating contaminated food.

Question 7

Name three types of food poisoning.

Answer 7

Campylobacter, shigella and salmonella.

Question 8

Why do restaurants, cafes, hotels etc. have a food hygiene rating system in the UK?

Answer 8

Because it is to know how good the quality of hygiene of food and the preparation of food is. You should usually aim to eat somewhere that has a rating of 3+.

Question 9

How can you tell that a piece of chicken is cooked?

Answer 9

Cut the largest piece open, it should be white all the way through