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Basically cooking food to 160 F (71 C) kills any pathogen that can infect a human.

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Explain how ythe method you mentioned can prevent food spoilage?

cooking, because it can down the temperature and it can kills the bacteria


Why does cooking help food poisoning?

The cooking process kills bacteria in the food if the food is cooked to an appropriate temperature. This is true particularly for meat, and there are published general guidelines.


What is the principles of cooking meat?

It kills all of the bacteria.


What is the temperature at which water kills bacteria?

The temperature at which water kills bacteria is typically around 140F to 150F (60C to 65C).


What are the aim and objective of cooking food?

Cooking food makes it easier to digest, kills harmful bacteria in the food, and makes the food taste better


Why should potatoes be cooked before they are eaten?

They'd Probably Taste Better Cooked :)


What happen to the bacteria when food is cooked and when food is chilled?

Cooking kills bacteria but not the toxins the bacteria made while growing. Refrigeration does prevent most bacteria but not listeria which can grow in a refrigerator. Botulism is a toxin that does not go away with boiling or cooking.


Which one of the following food contaminations is best prevented by cooking to safe temperature?

The best way to prevent bacterial contamination in food is by cooking it to a safe temperature. Cooking food to the recommended internal temperature kills harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter. These pathogens can cause foodborne illnesses if ingested, but are effectively destroyed through proper cooking methods. It is important to use a food thermometer to ensure that the food reaches the appropriate temperature for safety.


Harmful bacteria in food can be killed by?

Cooking the food. Raising the heat to te proper level kills bacteria.


Why is it unsafe to consume uncooked pork that has been left out overnight?

Consuming uncooked pork that has been left out overnight is unsafe because bacteria can multiply rapidly at room temperature, leading to the risk of foodborne illness. Cooking pork to the proper temperature kills harmful bacteria and reduces the risk of food poisoning.


You left steak in the refrigerator overnight already thawed out the next day parts of the steak turned bad Is it still good to eat?

Generally the cooking process kills all bacteria associated with bad meat. However, even if high temperature cooking completely killed the bacteria, the parts of the steak that turned bad would taste very nasty; because both the bacteria, and the cooking process will destroy any flavor the meat had.


Does cooking salmon effectively kill parasites?

Yes, cooking salmon at the proper temperature effectively kills parasites that may be present in the fish.