This guideline suggests that you can sing the alphabet in order to complete the task in the recommended time
What is " Don't be a dope, wash with soap"
100
This is used in canning to allow food to shrink and expand within the can or jar
What is headspace
100
This division of the Department of Health and Human services oversees the overall safety of the food supply
What is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
100
This method of preservation deprives microorganisms of moisture they need for survival and is known as the oldest method of food preservation
What is drying or dehydration
100
This zone can be dangerous for food to hang out in, especially after 2 hours
What is the Temperature Danger Zone (TDZ)
200
This guideline suggests that when holding food, the temperature should not be located in the temperature danger zone
What is " Hot or cold is how to hold"
200
This is a method of canning that helps delicate foods retain their shape and texture
What is raw pack method
200
This "safe list" is a reference tool to look for additives that are used in foods or processing methods.
What is the GRAS List
(Generally Recognized As Safe)
200
This method of preservation involves the combination of vinegar, salt, water and spices.
What is pickling
200
This is the ideal temperature that hot foods should held
What is 140 degrees
300
This guideline suggests that washing cutting boards between cutting foods or having more than one cutting board can reduce that risk of cross contamination
What is "Watch that plate, Don't cross contaminate"
300
This packing method allows you to preshrink food which allows food to become packed closely leaving less air in the jar and creating a more effective vacuum effect.
What is Hot Pack Method
300
The EPA establishes this, which displays the maximum safe level of pesticides in food
What is tolerance
300
This method of freezing fruits works best with small whole fruits
What is the dry-pack method
300
You should use this to check the internal temperature of thickest part of cooked foods.
What is food thermometer
400
This guideline suggests that chicken breast need to be thoroughly cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees
What is " Cook it right, before you take a bite "
400
This type of canning can raise the temperature of the food beyond the boiling point which can kill the deadly bacterium that causes Botulism.
What is Pressure Canning
400
This branch of the United States Department of Agriculture is responsible for the wholesomeness of meat, poultry and eggs.
What is FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service)
400
This moist heat cooking method is used when freezing vegetables to neutralize enzymes
What is blanching
400
This food safety rule suggests that bacteria can multiply faster in conditions that are 90 degrees or higher so that foods should not sit out for more than one hour
What is the two hour rule
500
This guideline suggests that you take this necessary precaution because you cannot see, taste or smell microorganisms.
What is " When in doubt, throw it out "
500
This type of spread is made by combining juice, sugar and a gelling agent.
What is a Jelly
500
The FDA oversees this fat replacer that is commonly used for thickening foods
What is a carbohydrate based fat replacer
500
Some fruits need to be treated with this substance, in order to disable enzymatic action when exposed to oxygen
What is Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
500
Whole grain products, seeds and nuts that have a high oil content should be placed in the refrigerator to avoid this, due to the breakdown of fats