Temperature control in storage, preparation and serving of food Flashcards
1
Q
what temperature should refrigerated food be kept at
A
1-5
2
Q
what temperature should frozen food be kept at
A
-18 or colder
3
Q
why is it important to ensure food is frozen at the correct temperature
A
to ensure that there is no bacteria growth on the food
4
Q
what temperature should hot food be and how long for
A
food must be cooked at 75c for 2 minutes then hold at 63c or above
5
Q
what equipment is used to check the temperature of foods
A
a temperature probe
