Food hygiene and storage

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Leaving Certificate Home Economics Mind Map on Food hygiene and storage, created by Samira Alnougi on 23/09/2015.
Samira Alnougi
Mind Map by Samira Alnougi, updated more than 1 year ago
Samira Alnougi
Created by Samira Alnougi over 8 years ago
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Food hygiene and storage
  1. causes of food spoilage
    1. enzymes
      1. micro organisms
        1. oxygen
        2. Conditions for growth
          1. micro-organisms such as bacteria need food, warmth, moisture and time to grow and multiply
            1. Food
              1. Bacteria thrive on high protein foods
              2. Warmth
                1. the ideal temp for most bacteria is 30-40 degrees Celsius. Boiling kills most bacteria and cold temps slow down their growth. Freezing does not kill bacteria
                2. Moisture
                  1. Bacteria thrive in damp conditions
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