FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Splayed out
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Fingertips curled in
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Gripping it like a pencil
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Held between thumb or forefinger
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Detailed explanation-1: -The ideal position for the helping hand is called the bear claw, with the fingertips curled under and knuckles pressing down on the ingredient to keep it from rolling or sliding. It may feel odd, but it’s the safest place for your fingertips to be in relation to the cutting blade.
Detailed explanation-2: -Curl your fingers under your knuckles to form a claw. Use your claw to hold the food and guide your knife while chopping. The blade of the knife will rest against your knuckles, blocking the sharp part of the knife from getting near the rest of your hand. Your fingertips are protected underneath your claw!
Detailed explanation-3: -Protect the guiding hand. It stabilizes whatever you are cutting so that it doesn’t skid around on the board, but it also helps position the blade. The safest method is to curl your finger into a claw position so that, when you are gripping something, they’re tucked out of harm’s way (keep your thumb in mind, too).