GCSE Food and Nutriton
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- Created on: 15-05-10 13:22
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Good food Hygiene:
- Good personal hygiene
- Carefull buying and storing of food
- Safe Preperation of food
- Good Kitchen Hygiene
Our hands, ears nose and mouth carry dangerous food poisoning bacteria, and can be passed on by poor hygiene.
Personal Hygiene:
- wear clean apron
- wash hands thoroughly (use hot soapy water)
- was hands after touching raw food , waste products and using the loo
- dry hands using paper towels
- never cough or smoke near food
- cover cuts with blue waterproof plasters (cuts carry bacteria)
- tie hair back
- dont work with food when sick
Careful buying and storing of food:
Make sure food is as fresh as possible when bought and it is stored safely to reduce the risk of cross contamination and deterioration.
Tips on Buying Food:
- but from shops that are clean and well run
- check best before
- pack chilled foods in a cool bag prevents heat loss
- pack raw and cooked meats in seperate bags
- avoid leaving perishable foods in warm cars or at room temp
- store food as soon as possible
Tips on Storing food:
- throw away out of date food
- store food according to instructins on packaging
- stoe in cool dry place away from pests
- keep food coerd
- store perishable foods in fridge at 0°c - 5°c
- store frozen food in freezer at -18°c or below
- cool food quickly before storage(reduce the risk of bacteria growth)
- avoid cross contamination
Good Hygiene during Food Prep:
Food can be contaminated during prep and cooking so it needs to handled careful along wiht good storage . Food must be reheated or cooked properly to make sure it reaches a high enough temp for a long enough…
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