Lecture 3: Specific storage requirements

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A. Food Safety and H.A.C.C.P.3. Food Handling
3. Specific food storage requirements
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Specific storage requirements (Fridge Freezer)
(part I)

• use containers, plastic wraps or bags for storing
  food
• avoid placing unpackaged food in the fridge or
  freezer
• place food in the fridge properly
• dont leave the refrigerator door open for long

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Specific storage requirements (Fridge Freezer)
(part II)

• make sure food has cooled down before you put it
  in the fridge
• dont stack foods tightly, allow proper air
  circulation
• never refreeze foods that have started to thaw

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Proper placement in the refrigerator
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Cool food quickly (max 2 Hours) and then place
it in the refrigerator
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Specific storage requirements for foods (part I)

• Raw meat, fish, poultry should be put in
  containers before placing them in the fridge
• Seafood should be stored on ice in the fridge
• Fish fillets should be wrapped in plastic foil to
  avoid contact with ice

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Specific storage requirements for foods (part II)

• Vegetables should not be washed before storing
• Eggs should be stored at temperature ?5?C
• Chocolate should be stored at temperature
  ?12-13?C
• Sweets should be stored at temperature ?5?C

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Necessary to putcanned foods in containers
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When you mix food powder with water,you must put
the mixture in the refrigerator
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Proper Storage Conditions

• Maintain proper temperature and humidity
  conditions
• Keep the storage area clean and neat
• Make sure there is enough space
• Use shelves or pallets to store food

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Inappropriate Storage Conditions

• signs of hosts (insects, rodents, livestock,
  etc.)
• expired products
• leak in the storage area
• products on the floor
• dust, impurities, unwanted humidity, standing
  water or odors
• products in opened containers

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Summary of 3th Lecture

• Specific storage requirements (Fridge Freezer)
• Proper storage conditions
• Inappropriate storage conditions