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HYGIENE (2 of 5)
Hospitality and Catering
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
Raw meat and poultry should be stored in separate fridges between -1oC and +1oC, the relative humidity should be approx 90%. Humidity levels above 95% will create microbial growth with humidity levels below 85% causing evaporation and therefore weight loss.
An image of a joint of meat
A chest freezer
Care needs to be taken at all stages of preparation and storage, until food is cooked, to kill any potentially harmful bacteria.
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