Taking Care Of Your Food Flashcards
Define the term food poisoning
An illness that can occur 1-36 hours after eating contaminated food
Define the term contamination
When something gets into the food that should not be there, eg bacteria
Define the term bacteria
Microscopic organisms, some of which can cause disease
Define the term food hygiene
Ensuring that food is safe to eat and has been protected from contamination
What are microorganisms
Tiny living things that are all around us some are harmful but others are helpful
What is microorganisms in food usually cause food poisoning
Bacteria and mould
Name 3 foods that can develop mould if they are stored incorrectly
Jam, fruit and cheese
What are the microorganisms used by the food industry in the manufacture of some common foods
Fungi mould bacteria and yeast
What microorganism does bread have in it
Yeast
What microorganism does Quorn have in it
Fungi
What microorganism does yoghurt/probiotic drinks have in it
Bacteria
What microorganism does blue cheese have in it
Mould
What 4 conditions do bacteria need to multiply
Food
Moisture
Warmth
Time
What temperature are bacteria being destroyed at
64-100 degrees
What temperature is the danger zone at
5-63 degrees
What happens in the danger zone
Bacteria multiply rapidly
What temperature do bacteria multiply slowly in the fridge
1-4 degrees
What temperature are bacteria dormant in the freezer at
-18 degrees
What does dormant mean
The bacteria are alive but not actively growing or multiplying
Where should, frozen peas, ice cream and left over lasagna to be eaten next week be stored
In the freezer
Where should, raw chicken to be used tomorrow p, lettuce p, an open jar of jam, cheese and sandwiches for tomorrow be stored
In the fridge
Where should breakfast cereal, olive oil, flour and Jaffa cakes be stored
Cool dry cupboard
What do high risk foods contain
They are moist and usually contain protein, vitamins and minerals
Give examples of high risk foods
Cheese
Eggs
Fruit
Chicken