HYGIENE IN FOOD PREPARATION

BEFORE STARTING:

Always try and use proper hygiene when handling food products in order to prevent illness and infections. Wash your hands well before touching the food. Clean all surfaces and utensils before preparing food.

FOOD PREPARATION:

• It is important that all the food products are in perfect condition for consumption and have not been altered in any way.

• Frozen food should be defrosted in the fridge and not in ambient temperature or in the microwave.

• Freshly made purées should be consumed immediately. If this is not possible then you can freeze them. However, wait until it cools down and use appropriately labelled containers with preparation dates.

• Use sufficient heat when cooking, around 65 degrees celsius, in order to avoid contamination.

• All ingredients, that are not cooked, should be thoroughly washed and even blanched in boiling water,if necessary.

ONCE THE FOOD IS PREPARED:

• store in appropriate containers and try to avoid mixing food groups so as to avoid cross contamination.

• If not consumed immediately, refrigerate or freeze it.

• Wash your children hands before eating.