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The 6 Rules of FATTOM

Understand how bacteria behaves and how to maximise your products’ shelf life with these 6 basic rules.


Food

  • Food rich in protein and carbohydrate are more easily contaminated
  • Examples: eggs, rice, fish, meat, bread, noodles
     

Acid

  • When protein- and carbohydrate-rich food are exposed to contamination, their components will turn acidic, which in turn makes them dangerously inedible
     

Temperature

  • Bacteria thrives most actively in temperatures between 56.7ºC and 5ºC, often resulting in spoilt food. This range is known as Food Temperature Danger Zone (TDZ)

Time

  • Food in the TDZ can only be stored for a maximum of 4 hours

Oxygen

  • Microorganisms require oxygen to breed, so food in the TDZ must be kept in airtight storage
     

Moisture

  • Bacteria multiplies in high-moisture conditions, therefore both raw and cooked food have to be stored in dry places

 

Three ways to avoid food contamination

Time and Temperature

Time and Temperature

  • Refrigerate cooked food
  • Ensure dry storage temperature between 10ºC to 21ºC
  • Ensure food are cooked thoroughly in order to kill microorganisms to an acceptable level
  • Proceed with extra caution when cooking in batches
  • Cook food at a suitable temperature of above 63ºC

Cross contamination

Cross contamination

  • Package and tag ingredients according to the received, manufactured and expiration dates, and quantities
  • Practice the ‘first in, first out’ (FIFO) rule for stock rotation
  • Avoid toxic and poisonous substances in the food storage area
  • Ensure food is stored in boxes or elevated platforms away from the floor
  • Avoid using the same cooking appliance and tool on different food products
  • Use food covers to avoid environmental contamination

Personal hygiene

Personal hygiene

  • Wash your hands after handling raw materials and after visiting the washroom
  • Wear a cap or hair net
  • Cover all wounds
  • Keep nails short and clean
  • Wear an apron
  • Wear a face mask when unwell

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