NUTRITION
KITCHEN SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Safe
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Risky
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Meat can be safely thawed in cold, not hot, water. Be sure to thaw meat in a leak-proof package or bag. Submerge the bag in cold water, changing water every 30 minutes so that is stays cold. It is important to keep the meat out of the food spoilage temperature range of 70° to 100°F.
Detailed explanation-2: -Never thaw foods in a garage, basement, car, dishwasher or plastic garbage bag; out on the kitchen counter, in hot water, outdoors, or on the porch. These methods can leave your foods unsafe to eat.
Detailed explanation-3: -You can thaw frozen foods safely in three ways: refrigerator thawing, cold water thawing and microwave thawing. In the process of thawing, never keep food in the “Danger Zone, ‘’ between 40 °F and 140 °F. Bacteria can grow quickly in these temperatures.