FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes Safe Food?
A
Food that are available along the preparation chain
B
Food that are routinely inspects that avoid potential hazards
C
Food features and characteristics that satisfy customers needs
D
Food that are produced, prepared and packaged according to regulatory standards
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Those definitions were: “Food safety” refers to the conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and foodborne illness. “Food safety” includes quality and safety through the whole food chain. The quality of the food not to cause harm to the consumer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Food standards:A body of rules or legislation defining certain criteria, such as composition, appearance, freshness, source, sanitation, maximal bacterial count, purity, maximum concentration of additives, and so on, which the food must fulfill to be suitable for distribution or for sale.

Detailed explanation-3: -Everyone involved in food operations – from processing to retail – must ensure compliance with programmes like HACCP, a system that identifies, evaluates and controls for significant food-safety hazards.

Detailed explanation-4: -Good food hygiene means knowing how to avoid the spread of bacteria when cooking, preparing, and storing food. Foods that aren’t cooked, stored and handled correctly can cause food poisoning and other conditions.

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