Food Labels & BBD General
what would you find on the ingredients section of a food label?
the ingredients that the food is made out of
Condiments like ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise should be checked for this before using them.
expiration or best-before date
do fruits and vegetables always have labelled best before dates or expiry dates?
no
does freezing your meat pause the beast before clock?
yes, it will mean your meat lasts longer if frozen. but remember there is still a limit to how long.
raw chicken - up to 9 months in freezer
raw steak - 6 months in freezer
raw ground beef - 3-4 months
*good idea to label the date you put it in freezer)
cooked meat - 2-3 months
A musty, sour, or rancid smell coming from baked goods means this.
the food is no longer fresh and throw out
If your mayonnaise looks separated or curdled, it's a sign of this and what should you do?
spoilage and do not use it, throw it out
your lettuce has gone brown, is it safe to consume?
no throw it away, remember discoloration (brown, black or moldy spots means it is not safe to consume anymore)
if it smells sour or rotten
if it has changed colour (grey green or brown spots)
slimy texture
expiry date (if not frozen)
Green, white, or black fuzzy spots on bread or cake are signs of this.
mold
2 things: ingredients and allergen warning
A sour smell or a strange color change in condiments or sauces means this.
the food has gone bad and should be thrown away
your peach is firm and has no spots on it, is it still good?
yes, if it was slimy or sticky it should be thrown away
what is the float test for eggs? what does it mean when an egg sinks to the bottom of a glass? what does it mean if it floats?
it tells you if the egg is fresh or bad
if it sinks it is still good
if it floats, throw it away it is bad
If a baked item feels sticky or wet when it shouldn’t, it could mean this is happening inside.
it has mold inside so throw it away do not consume
what does the storage instruction section tell you?
how to store the product properly to maintain freshness
When checking dry goods like flour or rice, you should look for this sign to know if it is bad.
bugs, sour or musty smell, clumping of product
your bag of green onions has a slim and a unpleasant smell, are they safe to eat?
no, throw away
what do you check for on cheese to know if it is bad?
mold or a slimy or sour smell
When a muffin or slice of bread becomes very hard or dry, it is considered this.
stale or past its best quality, you can still consume but just wont taste that good
What is the difference between a best before date and an expiry date?
best before date: indicated when the item is the freshest by, still safe to eat past the date if stored properly and no signs of spoilage
expiry date: do not consume after the date
your milk has a sour and funky smell is it safe to consume?
no, throw it away
if there is fuzzy mold on your fruit is it safe to consume?
no, any mold growth means it is no longer safe to eat
can you cut the mold off of hard cheese and eat the rest if it is a small spot?
yes, you can, remember not for soft cheese, only a block of cheese.
To keep baked goods like bread, cookies, and muffins fresh for months, you should do this before freezing them.
store them in airtight bags or containers