FoodSafetyforSeniorsThawingFoodSafely老人解冻食品安全食品安全.ppt

1、2001,Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,1,Food Safety for Seniors:Thawing Food Safely,_ County Cooperative Extension Service,2001,Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,2,Why worry about thawing?,Bacteria grow quickly at warm temperatures (40oF to 140oF) Some increase in number Some produce a to

2、xin May cause illness if the food is eaten,2001,Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,3,The Danger Zone,40oF to 140oF Less than two hours Cumulative Thawing at room temperature goes way beyond the safe time,2001,Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,4,Best way to thaw: refrigerator,Remember to tak

3、e food from freezer in time Write self notes Also gives best quality food,2001,Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,5,Thawing safely:microwave oven,Follow manufacturers directions Cook immediately when thawed Drawback: may be partially cooked during thawing,2001,Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Serv

4、ice,6,Thawing safely:cook from frozen state,Shape, cut or trim meat as it will be cooked Cook the meat without thawing Drawbacks: Takes longer to cook Less juicy meat,2001,Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,7,Thawing safely:under cold water,Put meat in water proof container Fill sink with cold w

5、ater Change water every 30 minutes Remove food as soon as thawed,2001,Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,8,Summary,The refrigerator is the best way to thaw frozen food. Microwave thawing is safe if directions are followed,2001,Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,9,Summary,Cold water changed every 30 minute can be used Cook directly from the freezer,20