Why are time and temperature control important in food safety?
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Correct answer: Because they help control microbial growth
Many disease-causing microorganisms multiply rapidly when food remains for too long at unsafe temperatures. Keeping cold foods cold, hot foods hot, cooking thoroughly, and cooling or refrigerating promptly limits microbial growth. Time and temperature control therefore reduce spoilage and foodborne illness risk.
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Because they help control microbial growth
Why is this the correct answer?
Many disease-causing microorganisms multiply rapidly when food remains for too long at unsafe temperatures. Keeping cold foods cold, hot foods hot, cooking thoroughly, and cooling or refrigerating promptly limits microbial growth. Time and temperature control therefore reduce spoilage and foodborne illness risk.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Principles of environmental, personal, and food hygiene.
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