FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘Can take 24-48 hours to thawing food’. Which of the following is best to describe the statement?
A
Thawing food by using microwave.
B
Thawing food in the cooking process
C
Thawing food in the refrigerator
D
Thawing food under cold running water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave. Foods thawed by the cold water method or in the microwave should be cooked immediately after thawing.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four ways in which to defrost food safely-in the refrigerator, in the microwave, as part of the cooking process or under cold running water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thaw food in a refrigerator at 41˚F (5˚C) or lower to keep dangerous microorganisms from growing. Plan ahead when thawing large items such as turkeys-they can take several days to thaw. Under running water. Thaw food submerged under running water at a temperature of 70˚F (21˚C) or lower.

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