HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

KITCHEN SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cut watermelon is
A
a TCS food
B
Not a TCS food
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -But certain plant-based foods, like cut melons and tomatoes, can pose a risk as well, which is why they are also categorized as a TCS food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Food Safety-Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food Those items are known as TCS foods or Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods. A TCS food requires time and temperature controls to limit the growth of illness causing bacteria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Non-Potentially Hazardous Food-Non-TCS A food which will not support the growth of disease-causing bacteria. Examples of such foods are: dry goods, dry cereals, dehydrated and un-reconstituted foods, candy bars, popcorn, potato chips, canned pop and sodas.

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