Five bad habits in the kitchen

The common bad habits in the kitchen may make home meals more dirty than outside. The common problems are the following:

First, do not pick rings when cooking Sometimes even if you wash your hands before cooking, some other factors will also affect the health of food. According to the survey, 28% of people don’t cut their nails often, and they don’t remove rings, bracelets and other accessories before cooking. This will bring the hidden bacteria to the food.

Second, do not pay attention to the refrigerator temperature The internal temperature of the refrigerator is usually displayed on the outside of the refrigerator door, under normal circumstances, the temperature is 4 °C, freezing temperature is -18 °C. If the refrigerator does not have a temperature display function, it is best to place the thermometer in a glass of water and place it on a shelf in the middle of the refrigerator so that the temperature of the refrigerator can be monitored and controlled at all times to ensure food safety.

Third, the refrigerator is too full of food stuffing in the refrigerator, not only will affect the work of the refrigerator, but also to increase the chance of cross-infection between food bacteria. When storing, raw meat should be placed on the lowest floor and separated from ready-to-eat food and other fruits and vegetables to prevent contamination of other foods. It's best to have a certain distance between each food to prevent bacteria from spreading through contact.

4. Before cooking, do not wipe the countertops before cooking to first disinfect the kitchen countertops. The cutting board and kitchen utensils must be washed again. During the cooking process, the utensils that come into contact with raw meat should be washed with warm water; Wash the countertops, walls, and kitchen utensils immediately.

The rag is most likely to hide bacteria. A new study found that the average number of carriers per 6.5 square centimeters on sponges and rags is 10 million and 1 million, respectively, which affects the brain's nerves and exercise capacity, and may even cause paralysis. The rags should be changed frequently. It is best to use boiling water for 5-10 minutes after use every day.

V. Leftovers are not refrigerated in time There is data showing that during the cooling process of meals, if the food temperature is between 4°C and 60°C, bacteria will increase by 1 time in less than 20 minutes, so the leftovers will be left over. The dish should be quickly cooled in the refrigerator.

Before refrigerating, try to cut the food into small pieces or disperse it. Place it in a shallow container and cool it faster. Frozen cooked food should be eaten within 4 days. Frozen cooked food should not exceed 3 months and must be quickly heated to above 74°C before consumption.