Safe Food

Question 1

What is bacteria?

Answer 1

Single cell micro - organisms that can cause food poisoning when they are consumed live in food, or through the toxins they produce once ingested

Question 2

What is the best before date?

Answer 2

Is the date until which food remains fully marketable. After this date, the food may still be perfectly satisfactory

Question 3

What is cross-contamination?

Answer 3

The transfer of harmful bacteria from uncooked and raw food that has already been cooked or prepared.

Question 4

Danger zone

Answer 4

Is the temperature range (5 to 60 degrees) in which most bacteria will grow, provided they have enough food and moisture.

Question 5

What is the use by date?

Answer 5

Is the date before which food should be consumed for Health and safety reasons.

Question 6

What is enzymes?

Answer 6

Are substances found naturally in food which are responsible for food spoilage.

Question 7

What is yeast cells?

Answer 7

Are micro-organisms that reproduce by a process called budding, and they cause food spoilage in foods such as fruit juices and vinegar products.