HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does an operation that wants to smoke food as a method of preservation need to have before processing food this way?
A
Food safety certificate
B
Crisis-management plan
C
Master cleaning schedule
D
Variance from the local regulatory authority.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Methods that require a variance and a HACCP plan are: Smoking of food as a method of preservation–but not if smoking is for flavor enhancement. Curing of food such as ham, sausages, etc. Using food additives to preserve food such as vinegar to render sushi rice so that it is not potentially hazardous.

Detailed explanation-2: -A variance may be granted by the regulatory authority if in the opinion of the regulatory authority a health hazard or nuisance will not result from the variance. If a variance is granted, the regulatory authority shall retain the required documents for the food establishment.

Detailed explanation-3: -These specialized processing methods require a variance and may require a HACCP plan: Packaging food using ROP methods including. MAP. Vacuum-packed.

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