FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
REFRIGERATION AND FREEZING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The food should be checked thoroughly while buying. Its colour, odour and appearance should be taken into consideration. If it is in the airtight can or bottle, we must check the expiry date. Also it should be seen whether, the packets are opened prior to purchase.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is important to cool food as quickly as possible in order to prevent the growth of bacteria. Ideally this should be cooled to less than 8 degrees Celcius within 90 minutes. Food can be cooled quickly by a variety of methods.
Detailed explanation-3: -CHECK IT HOW DO YOU DO THIS? It is good practice to keep frozen food at-18˚C or colder. (Food labelled ‘Quick frozen’ must be stored at-18˚C or colder, or displayed at-12˚C or colder.)