Food Storage

The Temperature zone for the freezer is

(a)  

Tick all that are relevant

• The fridge is ideal for chilling foods

• Greatly extends the shelf life of food products

• Should be kept between 0-5 C

• Bacteria remains dormant

• Raw food should be stored on the bottom shelf

The temperature zone for the fridge is

• 1-5 C

• 0-6 C

• 0-5 C

• -1 - 5 C

What is the optimal temperature for bacteria to breed?

• 37 C

• 48 C

• 75 C

• 65 C

Nutrients are not lost during freezing

• True

• False

The 'Danger Zone' is...

• A song title

• Bacteria breeding temperature zone

• A place you shouldn't go

• When foods may spoil

Foods should be cooked generally, to the temperature of 75 C

• True

• False

Where should raw meat be stored in the fridge?

• Top of the fridge

• Middle of the fridge

• Bottom of the fridge

Raw meat should be stored at the bottom of the fridge, this is so that the juices do not onto other foods within the fridge and cause contamination.

(a)  

What type of expiry date definition is this?

Shown on perishable products. Indicates the end of shelf life at the store. Can usually be eaten after this date if it is still within its ‘use by’ date.

• Use by

• Best before

• Sell by