Across
- 3. what is the name of the act of lowering food temperature to slow down bacterial growth, typically in refrigeration?
- 6. what is a word that describes foods that can spoil quickly and require refrigeration to maintain freshness?
- 8. what is the name of the process of warming frozen food to bring it to a safe temperature for cooking or consumption?
- 9. what are the microscopic organisms that can be harmful and cause foodborne illnesses when present in food?
- 10. what is name of the transfer of harmful bacteria or substances from one food item to another, often through improper handling? (a phrase)
Down
- 1. what is the name of the date printed on food packaging indicating the last date for optimal freshness or safety? (a phrase)
- 2. what are the practices that promote health and prevent disease, especially in food preparation called?
- 4. what is the name of the techniques used to maintain food at safe temperatures to inhibit bacterial growth? (a phrase)
- 5. what is the name of the process of food deteriorating in quality due to microbial growth or chemical changes?
- 7. what is the name of the process of maintaining cleanliness to promote health and prevent disease?