FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -However, if they did, they would not necessarily get sick. This is because there are different types of bacteria – some cause illness in people and others don’t. The types of bacteria that do cause illness don’t affect the taste, smell, or appearance of food.

Detailed explanation-2: -The only way to tell if food is safely cooked is to use a food thermometer. You can’t tell if food is safely cooked by checking its color and texture (except for seafood). Use a food thermometer to ensure foods are cooked to a safe internal temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -You can tell if food is still safe to eat by smelling it. FALSE: You can’t tell if a food is contaminated with harmful bacteria by looking at it, smelling it or tasting it.

Detailed explanation-4: -If any of the meat in your refrigerator has a strange smell or color, it’s best to throw it away rather than take your chances. The way you keep meat after purchase plays a role in how long it stays fresh.

Detailed explanation-5: -Often when a food has spoiled, it will smell bad. This leads many to believe “no stench = OK to eat”. But this isn’t always the case. The microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts and moulds) that spoil food by making it smelly, slimy or mouldy might not give you food poisoning.