Baker Food Safety & Sanitation Flashcards
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What is the minimum safe internal temperature for baked goods containing eggs?
Answer: 160°F
Baked goods containing eggs should reach an internal temperature of at least 160°F to ensure food safety.
Why is it important to wash hands before handling dough?
Answer: To prevent cross-contamination and bacteria spread
Washing hands helps prevent cross-contamination and the spread of bacteria, ensuring food safety.
What is the purpose of sanitizing kitchen surfaces?
Answer: To reduce bacteria and prevent foodborne illness
Sanitizing surfaces reduces harmful bacteria, preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring a safe baking environment.
How should raw ingredients be stored to prevent contamination?
Answer: Stored in sealed containers at proper temperatures
Raw ingredients should be stored in sealed containers at the proper temperature to prevent spoilage and contamination.
What is cross-contamination?
Answer: The transfer of bacteria between food, surfaces, or hands
Cross-contamination occurs when harmful bacteria are transferred from one food, surface, or person to another.
Why should perishable ingredients like dairy and eggs be refrigerated?
Answer: To slow bacterial growth and prevent spoilage
Refrigeration slows bacterial growth, keeping perishable ingredients safe to use and preventing foodborne illness.
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