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Lecture - Chapter 5 Flow of Food - An Introduction PDF
Lecture - Chapter 5 Flow of Food - An Introduction PDF
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Learning Objectives
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The Flow of Food
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The Flow of Food
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Preventing Cross-Contamination
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Preventing Time-Temperature Abuse
The Temperature
This includes: Danger Zone
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Temperature-Measuring Devices
Bimetallic Stemmed Thermometer
Indicator Head
Calibration Nut
Holding Clip
Stem
Sensing Area
Dimple
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Temperature-Measuring Devices
Infrared Thermometers
Used to measure the surface
temperature of food and
equipment
Must be held as close to the
product as possible
Remove barriers between
thermometer and product
Follow manufacturers’
guidelines
Calibration
Adjusting a thermometer in
order to get an accurate
reading
Two methods
Boiling-point method
Ice-point method
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Calibrating Thermometers
Boiling-Point Method
11. Bring clean tap water to a boil
22. Submerge the sensing area of the
thermometer stem or probe in the
water for thirty seconds
33. Hold the calibration nut and
rotate
the thermometer head until it
reads 212°F (100°C)
Note: The boiling point of water
varies depending upon your
elevation
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Calibrating Thermometers
Ice-Point Method
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Apply Your Knowledge: Test Your Food Safety Knowledge
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1. Internal temperature of a hamburger patty
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2. Surface temperature of a steak
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3. Internal temperature of a roast
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4. Internal temperature of a large stockpot of soup
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Apply Your Knowledge: Calibrate the Thermometer
D.
D Hold the adjusting nut with a wrench or other tool
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