NUTRITION
KITCHEN SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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5 hours
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1 hour
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all day
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2 hours
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Detailed explanation-1: -If you leave food out to cool and forget about it after 2 hours, throw it away. Bacteria can grow rapidly on food left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Detailed explanation-2: -Remember the 2-Hour Rule: Discard any perishables left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours, unless you’re keeping it hot or cold. If the buffet is held in a place where the temperature is above 90 °F, the safe holding time is reduced to 1 hour. Watch the clock with leftovers, too!
Detailed explanation-3: -When you leave foods that are prone to contamination in the danger zone temperature range (40–140°F or 4–60°C), the number of bacteria on them can double in as little as 20 minutes. After 2 hours, the food is likely unsafe to eat.