INTRODUCTION Flashcards
refers to routines in the preparation, handling and storage of food meant to prevent food borne illness and injury
food safety
are important as they ensure that the food you handle and produce is safe for consumption.
food safety & food hygiene
The occurrence of two or more cases of a similar illnesses resulting from the ingestion of a common food is known as
food-borne disease outbreak
what are the 4 basic steps for food safety
- Clean
- Separate
- Cook
- Chill
how many seconds will you wash your hand before & after preparing & eating the food.
20 secs
The only way to tell if food is safely cooked is to use a
Food thermometer
what is the safe internal temperature of whole cuts of beef, pork, veal, and lamb.
145 f
what is the safe internal temperature for ground meats, such as beef and pork
160°F
what is the safe internal temperature for all poultry, including ground chicken and turkey
165°F
what is the safe internal temperature for leftovers and casseroles
165°F
what is the safe internal temperature for fresh ham
145°F
safe internal temp. for fin fish or cook until flesh is opaque
145°F
Keep your refrigerator at ____ or below and know when to throw food
40°F
Refrigerate perishable food within ______ (If outdoor temperature is above 90°F, refrigerate within 1 hour.)
2 hours.
what are the 5 food safety rules in the kitchen:
- Wash hands between steps
- Sanitize work surfaces
- Use separate cutting boards for raw meats, vegetables and produce, and cooked foods.
- Cook foods to safe temperatures.
- Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
refers to the processes you use to prepare food for safe. It help inhibit bacterial growth and other types of spoilage, meaning the food is safe and satisfying to eat in the future.
Food preservation
Food kept in a refrigerator remains fresh for some days. Germs do not grow easily in cool places.
Freezing
By this method, we can preserve food for a short period of time. Germs in milk are killed by pasteurization
Boiling
We can add salt to preserve pickles and fish.
salting
excess sugar in food also acts as a preservative.
sweetening
In this method, the food items are dried in sun to stop the growth of bacteria in them.
Dehydration
In this method, air is removed from food and put in airtight cans so that germs do not grow on them.
Canning
3 reasons why food preservation is important
- Minimise pathogenic bactera
- To keep food at it’s best quality
- to save money
3 diff. type of contamination
- Chemical Contamination
- Biological Contamination
- Physical Contamination