Storing food

Question 1

Difference between semi perishable and perishable food

Answer 1

Semi perishable foods can last for a long period of time. Perishable foods aren’t safe to eat unless kept refrigerated.

Question 2

2 - hour / 4 - hour rule

Answer 2

Food stored between 5°C and 60°C for less than 2 house can be used, sold or put back in refrigerator for later use.

Food stored between 5°C and 60°C for 2-4 hours can still be used or sold, but can’t be put back in the fridge.

Food stored between 5°C and 60°C for 4 hours or more must be thrown away.

Question 3

Storage temperatures

Answer 3

Pantry : 10-20°C
Fridge : Below 5°C
Freezer : Below -18°C

Question 4

Examples of Non - Perishables

Answer 4

Flour, sugar, dry rice

Question 5

Examples of Semi - Perishables

Answer 5

Nuts, cereal, honey

Question 6

Examples of perishables

Answer 6

Fruits, vegetables, meat

Question 7

Examples of frozen food

Answer 7

Vegetables, fruit, pizza

Question 8

Storage conditions of non - perishables

Answer 8

Stored in airtight container in dark cool cupboard.

Question 9

Storage conditions of semi - perishables

Answer 9

Stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool dark pantry.

Question 10

Storage conditions of perishables

Answer 10

Food should be wrapped in plastic or stored in a container, in the refridgerator below 5°C.

Question 11

Storage conditions of frozen food

Answer 11

Keep the food well packaged, under -18°C.

Question 12

Use by date

Answer 12

A guide to the latest you can consume the food before it is unsafe to eat.

Question 13

Best before date

Answer 13

An indication on how long before the food lacks nutritional value and sensory properties.