Temperature control and the Danger Zone

What is food spoilage?

• When there is too much sugar in the food

• When the food is too hot

• When the food is too cold

• When food deteriorates

Food poisoning is more likely to occur when you eat what?

• Cake

• Cooked chicken

• Biscuits

• Broccoli

What is the name given to the way bacteria reproduce?

• cracking open

• binary fission

• shaking hands

• sneezing

What is the danger zone?

• A busy road

• A biology lab

• Temperatures where bacteria produce quickly

• Temperatures where bacteria divide slowly

What is the temperature range of the danger zone?

• 5-63C

• 15-63C

• 5-53C

• 0-53C

What does dormant mean for bacteria

• They die

• They reproduce very quickly

• They change colour

• They reproduce very slowly

Which of these is not a high risk food?

• Gravy

• Dried pasta

• Cooked rice

• Cream

What should the temperature of your fridge be?

• 0 to 5C

• 2 to 7C

• -1 to 5C

• 0 to 7C

What is the name for the special thermometer used in food technology?

• Temperature thermometer

• Accurate thermometer

• Large display probe

• Temperature probe

Above what temperature should you cook and reheat food to ensure it is safe to eat?

• 63C

• 100C

• 50C

• 75C