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Tag: Food hygiene

  • Cleaning the Work Place

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    The last chapter in this series of articles is about cleaning the work area and food hygiene and the law. The two main objectives of cleaning are to remove dirt and grease to destroy bacteria (this is referred to as disinfection) There are two ways in which cleaning should be approached. clean as you go…

  • Storing Dry Food

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    All dry foods, such as pulses, rice, flour, etc, should be stored in a room or cupboard which is cool, dry, clean and ventilated. Always check deliveries to ensure there’s nothing dodgy in them such as pests, dampness, or anything that smells off. The golden rule is to rotate your stock by using the oldest…

  • Microwave Ovens

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    Most rules which apply to conventional ovens also apply to microwaves. The food must reach 70°C (160°F). With microwave cooking some parts of the food may receive a concentration of waves and become very hot while other areas remain cold. Make sure you probe the food properly to ensure there aren’t any cold spots. Turntables…

  • Measuring Temperatures

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    In a commercial kitchen you’d expect your employer to provide the necessary equipment but, sadly, that’s not always the case. However, there are a couple of handy little gadgets which are of great use in both commercial and domestic kitchens. Temperature Probe Insert the probe into the core of the food and read the temperature.…

  • Thawing Food

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    Some small items of food such as fish cutlets, thin chops, vegetables and many convenience foods can be cooked from frozen without the need to defrost them first. However, you must NOT do this with joints of meat, poultry and bulky items. These must be completely thawed out before you begin the cooking process. The…

  • Freezing Food

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    Freezers keep food at a temperature well below freezing point (-22°C/-8°F). Freezing denies the bacteria the warmth they need to multiply. The coldness also turns water to ice, denying them the moisture they need. Some bacteria will die as a result of freezing but others will survive, although unable to grow. They will, however start…