HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Food that is not to be served immediately after cooking must be cooled and placed in the fridge within how many minutes?
A
60
B
90
C
100
D
120
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Store Leftovers Safely Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or frozen for 3 to 4 months. Although safe indefinitely, frozen leftovers can lose moisture and flavor when stored for longer times in the freezer.

Detailed explanation-3: -TCS food must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and completely cooled to 41°F or below within 6 hours. TCS food prepared from ingredients at room temperature must be cooled to 41°F or below within 4 hours. Properly cooked chili is cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 1 hour.

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