What are High-Risk Food Types and How To Prevent Their Contamination
Home Food Safety What are High-Risk Food Types and How To Prevent Their Contamination Food Safety What are High-Risk Food Types and How To Prevent Their Contamination Aliza July 15, 2024 Read time : 08 mins Share this article Share this article × Table of contents What are the Food Risk categories Explaining High-Risk Food […]
What Colour Chopping Board Do I Use
Home Food Safety What Colour Chopping Board Do I Use Food Safety What Colour Chopping Board Do I Use Aliza July 11, 2024 Read time : 10 mins Share this article Share this article × Table of contents Understanding Different Colour-Coded Chopping Boards What Colour Chopping Board Should Be Used Red – Raw Meats Yellow […]
What is the Difference between Food Hygiene and Food Safety
Food safety and hygiene cannot be used interchangeably as they have key differences in meaning and practice. Food hygiene is based on sanitation and cleanliness practices. Food safety is a holistic guide that upholds consumer protection from foodborne hazards. Food hygiene can be considered as part of the complete food safety procedure. The Main Difference […]
What is the Kitchen Brigade System
There is a system called the Brigade de Cuisine in many professional kitchens today. It is a fancy French way of saying there is a specific order to how things are done in the kitchen. What’s the Kitchen Brigade System? The kitchen brigade system, or “brigade de cuisine”, organises the people who work in a […]
The 7 Steps of Hygienic Hand Washing
When it comes to keeping germs at bay, there is one simple practice we can all do: hand washing. But it is not just a quick rinse under the tap; there is a proper way to do it to make sure you are getting rid of those germs. Why Hand Washing Is Important? Hand washing […]
How to Defrost Food in the Microwave?
Microwaves are the most commonly used kitchen devices for warming up food. For proper defrosting, food is kept in a microwave safe-glass container. The appliance is then set to defrosting mode. Microwave defrosting saves time and provides convenience, however, defrosting food in the refrigerator is a safer option. Food is kept frozen at -18°C. Freezing […]
How to Cook Frozen Food Straight from the Freezer
Cooking frozen food directly without defrosting is possible, if specific cooking and heating conditions are followed for food safety and hygiene. What is Frozen Food? Freezing is a preservation method that involves lowering the temperature of food to below freezing point, typically at -18°C (0°F). This is done to stop microbial growth and contamination. By […]
For How Long Can You Freeze Food
Freezer offers a safe space for preserving and keeping food fresh for several months. It is the most important storage appliance for food in domestic and commercial kitchens. Food is best protected from microbial contamination in a freezing environment at 0°F (-18°C) or below. Correct freezing of food can increase its shelf life and keeps […]
What does FIFO Stand For in Food
FIFO stands for First-In First-Out. In the food industry, FIFO is a storage method that allows for the correct placement of food. The food with the earliest best-before or expiry date is placed at the front or on top in a visible position. The item with a later expiration date is placed on the back. […]
Protecting Food From Cross-Contact
Home Food Safety Protecting Food From Cross-Contact Food Safety Protecting Food From Cross-Contact Aliza May 24, 2024 Read time : 08 mins Share this article Share this article × Table of contents Protecting Food from Cross-Contact Contamination Clear Labelling of Food Allergens Separate Storage of Allergenic Food Maintenance of Staff and Equipment Hygiene Colour-Coded System […]