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4 marksFood Production, Spoilage, and Safety

CSEC Food and Nutrition · May/June 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 5(c)

Explain what may be responsible for any TWO of the following spoilages: (i) fresh milk left at room temperature in a bottle turning sour, (ii) bread developing mould or mildew, (iii) bottled oil becoming rancid over time, or (iv) peeled vegetables discolouring.

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  1. 5(a)(i)State THREE causes of burns in the kitchen during food preparation.[3 marks]
  2. 5(a)(ii)State THREE ways of preventing burns in the kitchen during food preparation.[3 marks]
  3. 5(b)(i)Explain ONE reason why fresh milk should be covered when stored in the refrigerator.[2 marks]
  4. 5(b)(ii)Explain ONE reason why cooked food should not be stored hot in the refrigerator.[2 marks]
  5. 5(b)(iii)Explain ONE reason why food should not be packed tightly in the refrigerator.[2 marks]

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