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What does a food microbiologist do?
Food microbiologists play a critical role in making sure food is safe to consume. They have expertise in a variety of scientific disciplines.
What is Enzymatic Browning?
A chemical reaction occurring in fruits and vegetables when exposed to oxygen, where the enzyme polyphenol oxidase.
What bacteria is commonly foudn in Chickens
Salmonella
Give me one example of a transfer chain.
A person touching their nose/mouth and then a surface, or transferring germs from a contaminated surface to a clean one
What is the food danger zone
40-140 F
What does a food chemist do?
Food chemists develop and improve foods and beverages; analyze methods of cooking, canning, freezing, and packaging; and study the effects of processing on food.
What is food safety?
Food safety refers to the scientific handling, preparation, and storage of food to prevent contamination, foodborne illnesses, and injury.
What bacteria is commonly found in dirty water
E. Coli
Coughing or sneezing releases droplets that land on surfaces, often traveling up to 6 feet.
What controls the growth rate of bacteria?
Tempeture
What does a food engineer do?
Food engineers design and develop systems for processing, storing, packaging, and handling food.
What is the definition of food science
Study how food is grown, processed, and kept safe
listeria
Give me and example of spreading germs through touching contaminated objects.
Doorknob, Phone, Keyboard
Why do we want to keep foods temperature out of the danger zone?
To keep bacteria from multiplying rapidly
What does a product development scientist do
A product development scientist leads the creation of new products and improves existing ones, spanning from initial concept and formulation to testing and manufacturing.
What is the main goal of food safety?
Make food safe to eat
Which bacteria is most commonly found in the intestinal tracts of animals? (Chickens, turkey, cattle, pigs, and wild birds)
Campylobacter
How far can respiratory droplets travel
6 feet
What are some safety rules for working with food?
Wash hands, Clean surfaces, Cook properly, Store food correctly
What does a quality assurance technician do?
A Quality Assurance (QA) Technician ensures products meet safety, reliability, and company standards by testing, inspecting, and documenting materials and finished goods.
What is cross-contamination
Spreading germs from one surface to another
Shigella
What did you learn from the lettuce lab?
Up to them
How to properly thaw frozen food
Put it in the fridge