Home Ec Test 2 Flashcards
What food do germs multiply most in
Protein foods
What do fridges do to the germs growth
Slows down germs growth
What do freezers do to a germs growth
Freezers inactivate germs
What do high temps do to germs
Kills the germ
What conditions do germs like best to grow in
Damp warm moist areas
Red chopping boards are for?
Raw meat
Blue chopping boards are for?
Raw fish
Yellow chopping boards are for?
Cooked meat
Green chopping boards are for?
Salad and fruit
Brown chopping boards are for?
Veggies
White chopping boards are for?
Bakery and dairy
Cross contamination is?
The transfer of bacteria from raw food to cooked food
Salmonella naturally occurs where?
In human and animal faeces
What bacteria is found in the nose throat and skin of humans?
Staphylococci
Listeria likes to grow on what foods?
Soft cheese, pâté and coleslaw