Week 8-Store Appetizers
Week 8-Store Appetizers
APPETIZERS
SCRAMBLE ME!
Instructions:
Read each statement or question below carefully and
arrange the words.
Is a large container which is kept cool inside, usually
by electricity, so that the food and drink in it stays
fresh.
ERTRAERFRIGO
REFRIGERATOR
The process of preserving the food by means of
refrigeration.
DLOC EGAROTS
COLD STORAGE
To refrigerate to reduce the temperature of food.
INGLIHC
CHILLING
Referred to is any potential problem which may
endanger the safety of the consumer of food.
SDRAZAH
HAZARDS
Principle and Techniques in Storing
Appetizers
• High risk food needs to be kept chilled below 4 degrees Celsius for more
than three days.
• Garnishes like “crisped breads” that do not require cold storage can be
stored in sealed containers at room temperature.
• Care needs to be taken with the time being stored as flavour and texture can
be changed due to absorption of moisture in the air.
• Fruits that are being used for garnish should be fresh or need to be produced
on the day. Herbs are the best used on the day or possibly the next day. To
keep moist, it should be kept in containers with absorbent paper.
Safety and Hygienic Practices
• To ensure the freshness and quality of appetizers
including its garnishes and accompaniments, the
following safety and hygienic practices should be
followed.
1. All perishables should be kept at 4 degrees Celsius or
below. Food stored in this temperature is protected
from contamination if stored and labelled securely.
a. Biochemical changes
b. Chemicals and pesticides found in food
c. Foreign bodies
d. Glass and metals
e. Insects
f. Parasites and tapeworms
g. Salmonella toxin
h. Toxins, histamine
BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES
CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES
FOREIGN BODIES
GLASS AND METALS
INSECTS
PARASITES AND TAPEWORMS
SALMONELLA
TOXIN
TOXINS, HISTAMINE
Is a form of food poisoning caused by elevated levels of histamine being
present in the fish.