Rabu, 21 September 2011

Is it safe Foods We Eat?

Is it safe Foods We Eat?Often, many of us ignore the dangers of food eaten. However, every year, many people suffer from diseases because of the food they eat. In countries that have high hygiene standards, each year an average of 10 to 15 percent of the population contracted the disease carried by the food they eat.
Some of the things that make unsafe food eaten that is:
ContaminatedDozens of bacteria, viruses, parasites, protozoa and threatening to poison food. Food can be contaminated with harmful bacteria. Such as food stored in jars or containers are not sealed. Or raw vegetables such as fresh vegetables are not washed first. Other causes, the meat is left at room temperature for some time though it was cooked attracts bacteria.Processing is not cleanIf the food processing done quickly, probably less attention to hygiene factors. It could be the container for cutting raw meat and cooked meat done on the same cutting board.Eating outAlthough eating out interesting, but should remain cautious. Some restaurants do not maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen so it became a nest of germs. Or a few restaurants serve food on the table for a long time without refrigeration or storage containers tightly. Or is often the case, the remaining food was served yesterday returned the next day.Chemicals or drugsSeveral chemicals or drugs given to livestock or plants. For example some of the animals were given antibiotics in order to be immune to the disease, or hormones that cattle grow faster. The bacteria in these animals become more resistant, so that when consumed by humans, the germs that cause disease in humans in the long run would be immune to antibiotics.
Similarly, the pesticides on crops. Food can be contaminated by the remnants of pesticides or substances that are harmful or toxic.

Making Safe FoodFood-related illnesses caused by bacteria. Usually, the bacteria can be inhibited growth. To make food safer, then the food must be processed under conditions that do not allow the growth of bacteria in food or spread of pollutants in the kitchen. Here are some practical suggestions you can do to avoid illness or danger of food is often the case.
Wash handsThis is the most practical method, ie wash hands before eating. Always wash hands with soap or cleaning with anti-septic every time you will eat or touch food.Wash and clean the cooking utensilsAlways wash all cooking utensils such as cutting boards, knives, kitchen table, grated with soap and can also with hot water after preparing each dish. It is more important if, after the processing of beef, chicken, or seafood is still raw with the equipment.Wash fruits and vegetablesAlthough fruits and vegetables can be eaten directly, but always wash fruits and vegetables with warm water to rid it of insects and pesticide residues. If the vegetables and fruits that do not need to peel will be eaten raw or without cooking, brush the food ingredients with a vegetable brush to remove dirt and pesticide residues are attached.Leafy vegetables, like spinach, kale, and salad, washed and certainly should not contain sand and soil. Even the best move is to peel, peel, and boil to clean up food. For example when processing lettuce and cabbage, discard outer leaves.Cook meat until doneCook all meat until cooked properly. This includes fish and chicken meat with the intent to kill harmful organisms. Beef and frozen chicken from the refrigerator should be completely thawed before cooking, so heat can penetrate through the middle.
The meat could have tapeworms in fish and shellfish included. Tapeworms usually affect the liver or lungs. Heat the inside of the meat to more than 70-80 degrees Celsius, albeit briefly, almost all bacteria, viruses, and parasites will die. If you want to reheat food should be done to a temperature 75 degrees Celsius or until the food becomes hot and steaming.
For example, avoid eating chicken meat inside is still pink or eggs do not mature properly. Because of high risk can still contain harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites.Separate foodSeparate location when carrying groceries or keep it. Separate the meat and seafood from other foods. Separate instance of your shopping bag between the meat with other food ingredients, especially when storing in the refrigerator.
Avoid putting cooked food on a plate that previously used to place raw meat, unless the plate has been washed thoroughly with soap or hot water.Eat immediatelyOnce the food is finished cooking, immediately eat, especially in hot regions because harmful bacteria can multiply rapidly. Tips to prepare the food long before the meal is to cool the food in the refrigerator after cooking and warm back well before serving.Keep the kitchen cleanKitchen hygiene should always be maintained. Consider cooking tools and cooking area. For example avoid using the footwear outside the home in the kitchen area and pets are allowed in the kitchen area.Save and freeze in the refrigerator properlyRefrigerator can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, with the temperature 4 degrees Celsius. While in the freezer (frozen) should be minus 17 degrees Celsius temperature.Immediately store perishable foods in the refrigerator no later than two hours after purchase.Discard damaged or questionable foodPerhaps you remember the last time the eggs are in the refrigerator purchased. If you are not sure whether the food is damaged or not, throw the food of dubious than the disease.Be careful when eating outside the homeWhen eating outside the home, you need to always be careful. Approximately 80 percent of cases by food-borne illnesses comes for buying or consuming food that is cooked and purchased outside the home.
Make sure you visit the restaurant is quite clean. If you order a steak or beef, cooked to order meat cooked properly.
And if you plan to wrap food to take home, make sure that food is eaten no later than two hours after you buy it. If more than two hours, reheat food to 75 degrees Celsius or until hot and steaming.It's definitely eating a preferred food delicious. Remember, it is not possible at all times ensure that the food eaten was safe from all dangers. But if you pay attention to the suggestions above, namely the food is well prepared and safe, you can better enjoy your favorite dish of delicious food.

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