samedi 20 juillet 2013

Exposing 7 Food Handling Myths

By Hedrick Lepsch


First, food left out is still good if they look and smell okay. How often have you looked at a piece of pizza that was left out all night, give it a good sniff and then throw it in the fridge because it doesn't seem bad.

It's a common misconception that the food is only bad when it looks and smells bad. The sad truth is that most of the bacteria that hurt the body don't usually change the appearance, taste, or smell of the food. Food can look perfectly normal when you eat it, and still cause problems. The best practice is to refrigerate or freeze your leftovers as soon as you're done eating. The sooner you get it in the cold, the better chance your food has of lasting. That being said, a refrigerator isn't a place to keep leftovers for days on end.

As you are reading reviews on machines you have to make sure that you look for some consistency in the reviews. Take the time that you need to be sure that you are going to be able to find the machine that you are going to feel the best about purchasing and using. While you are being wise about this process you have to make sure that you understand how you can be sure that you are going to find the right equipment for the machine. There are a lot of people that do not understand how much equipment they will need to purchase.

Third, you can quickly make your food safe again by throwing it in the microwave. A few strains of bacteria create toxins that are resistant to high cooking temperatures. The best way to beat them is to refrigerate them within 2 hours of preparation. Your microwave can't get you out of everything.

Fourth, after thawing your meat outside of the refrigerator, you can return it to the freezer for safe keeping. To the contrary, you should never re-freeze raw (thawed) or partially cooked food. Cook it all if you choose to thaw it thusly. However, you can refreeze meat that was thawed in the refrigerator.

Electric vacuum sealers are on average more expensive than manual vacuum sealers. It just depends on what kind of experience you're looking for as to which kind you'll want to buy. Electric vacuum sealers are more expensive, but they on average will give your foods a longer shelf life. Electric vacuum sealers will often have a dial on the side that will indicate when you need to stop pumping the air so the bag does not implode.

Sixth, using hand sanitizer is the same as washing hands. Although hand sanitizer will kill germs, it cannot clean off the dirt and grease. You still need to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you touch any food. The soap will break the surface tension between your skin and grime, safely removing it. Dry your hands on a towel (not an air dryer). A towel is the final step to wiping the remaining germs off of your skin.

When trying to decide whether or not to buy an electric vacuum sealer, make sure you find out if extra vacuum sealing bags are included or if they cost extra. Taking the time to learn how to vacuum seal your food can help your food last longer and stay fresher.




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