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6TH GRADE-UNIT 1-C.B 14-15

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-Food that contain microorganisms can cause diseases.

-Food safety rules make sure that foods don’t contain microorganisms.

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FOOD HYGIENE

-Wash your hands well before touching food.

-Clean surfaces and kitchen equipment to use.

-Wash fruit and vegetables well before eating or cooking them.

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FOOD PRESERVATION

-Badly stored foods can easily become contaminated.

-There are different food preservation methods.

COLD: to prevent microorganisms from growing.

HEAT:High temperatures kill germs.

ADD SUBSTANCES:Salt, vinegar or sugar to make them last longer

DEHYDRATION:Remove water from food to make them last longer

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FOOD LABELS

-Labels give us information about products.

-It helps us to choose the most suitable and safest products.

-All labels must include certain information:

.Name .Ingredients-allergens .Nutrients

.Manufacturer .Weight .The batch code

.Use-by-date .Origin .Storage information

Best-before date

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