Topic 18 - Food health, safety and hygeine

Question 1

What is ambient temperature?

Answer 1

Room temperature.

Question 2

What should you consider when buying food?

Answer 2

Look at the ‘use by’ date to ensure it is in date.
Check that the packaging is not damaged or opened.
Avoid leaving food in a warm car, put the food in the coolest part.
Pack foods for the freezer together or store in cool bag or box.

Question 3

What rules are important for storing food?

Answer 3

Frozen food should be stored at -18.
Don’t overload the fridge.
Don’t refreeze food once it has defrosted.
Do not put warm food into the fridge.