Perishable and non-perishable definitions-Home EC

Perishable

• Foods that unless stored correctly will go bad quickly

Non- perishable

• Foods that do not rapidly go rancid

And generally three storage spaces in which our food is kept

• Fridge
• Freezer
• Cupboard

13/3/18-Quiz questions

What is a perishable food? Where should it be stored?

• Fridge
• Freezer
• Air-tight spaces
• 2-4 degrees

What is a non-perishable food? Where should it be stored?

• Cupboard
• Fridge 
• Freezer

What is the "Danger zone" temperature?

• 5-60 degrees Celsius
• Exactly 7 degrees celsius

At what temperature bacteria slow down growth?

• Below 4 degrees will slow down growth but not stop it completely

At what temperature do bacteria begin to die?

• If the temperature is above 75 degrees Celsius the bacteria will die off