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Food Safety - Food Preparation

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Key Points to Consider

Proper food preparation is important to:

- Conserve nutrients in food
- Make food  easier  to  digest
- Make food  safe for  human consumption
- Develop  and  enhance flavour  and  appearance  of food



 
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Tips on ProperFood Preparation



VEGETABLES

  • Inspect  thoroughly  for blemishes, decayed parts and worms
  • Wash  vegetables  before paring  and cutting
  • Pare  as  thinly  as  possible  to  minimize wastage
  • Cut  according  to  the dish  requirement
  • Prepare  vegetables  close  to  cooking  time  as  possible  to  avoid loss  of  nutrients
  • Use the least possible  amount   of water  and  do  not  discard  the  cooking water 
  • When  cooking avoid  stirring  and  keep  the pan covered
  • For boiled  dishes boil water  before  adding the vegetable
  • Cook vegetables until  tender  but  crisp
  • Prepare  vegetables  using  a  separate chopping board, to  ensure  food safety
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FRUITS

  • Use  a  clean knife in cutting fruits 
  • Dip pieces of fruits in solution containing vinegar, calamansi juice or pineapple juice


 
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RICE

  • Wash rice once or twice
  • Cook rice in just enough water  to avoid wastage
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MEAT AND  POULTRY

  • Be sure that fresh meat and poultry bought in the market passed meat inspection.
  • Match the cooking method to the cut of meat.
  • Soak less tender cuts of meat in marinade
  • Consider the cooking method based on the age of the poultry
  • Chop leftover meats and mix with other dishes
  • Use meat stock in soups
 
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FISH AND SHELLFISH

  •  Wash fish carefully and thoroughly.
  • Use lesser cooking time for fish and shellfish.
  • Change in color indicates that it is already done.
  •  Fry fish in moderate heat until golden brown.
  •  Fish should not be overcooked
  •  Leftover fried fish  can be made into other dishes.   
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Kitchen Safety Procedures


  • Keep working area well-lighted.
  •  Keep the floor dry.
  •  Always close the drawers.
  • Store knives with the blade facing one direction.
  • Keep matches and cleaning materials in a safe place
  • Use well-padded pot holders.
  • Use tongs for removing  foods
  • Prevent burns by turning pot covers inward on the stove.
  • Use pot of appropriate size.
  • Cut away from you and  not towards you
  • Throw away cracked plates and glasses. 
  •  Clean up the spills
  •  Never use water to extinguish  grease fires.
  •  Do not use an equipment if you do not understand its operation.
  •  Use safe ladders
  •  Wear clean and comfortable garments.
  •  Wash your has thoroughly before handling food
  •  Single-use gloves can help keep food safe by creating a barrier between hands and food 
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