NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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FATTOM
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FATOM
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -FATTOM is an acronym used to describe the conditions necessary for bacterial growth: Food, acidity, time, temperature, oxygen, and moisture. Foods provide a perfect environment for bacterial growth, due to their provision of nutrients, energy, and other components needed by the bacteria.
Detailed explanation-2: -A. Acidity. Foodborne pathogens require a slightly acidic pH level of 4.6–7.5, while they thrive in conditions with a pH of 6.6–7.5.
Detailed explanation-3: -It can either refer to the food storage temperature or proper food temperatures for cooking. Temperature is a critical factor for the growth of microorganisms in food. Pathogenic microorganisms optimally grow at room temperature or within the temperature danger zone, which is between 40°F to 140°F (5°C to 60°C).
Detailed explanation-4: -FAT TOM is a mnemonic device used in the food service industry to describe the six favorable conditions required for the growth of foodborne pathogens. Although bacteria are good at adapting to their environments, certain conditions promote bacterial growth more than others.