Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – The Food and Drug Authority of Saudi Arabia has stated, via its official account on the site “Twitter”, that cutting boards are among the surfaces that most can cause food contamination.. so what to do ?
First, non-porous surfaces, such as plastic or ceramic, are preferable to being easier to clean than wood surfaces.
Cutting boards should be washed in hot soapy water after each use, rinsed in clean water, and dried with air or clean paper towels.
The Food and Drug Authority in Saudi Arabia has indicated the need to use one cutting board for ready-to-eat food products, such as bread and salads, and to use another cutting board for raw meat and poultry to prevent the transmission of microbes.
Finally, be sure to replace all plastic and wooden cutting boards as soon as they wear out or cracks begin to appear on their surface.
Earlier, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population provided a number of general tips and guidelines for maintaining food safety.
The ministry stressed, through its official Twitter account, the importance of eating safe and healthy foods to maintain health throughout life and recommended eating clean and healthy foods and meals containing fruit and vegetables helpful in increasing health. immunity.
The ministry has called for ensuring the cleanliness of the cooking area, the need to separate raw from cooked food and ensuring that food is thoroughly cooked before eating it, according to its official Twitter account.
Here are 5 general tips to ensure food safety:
- Ensure the cleanliness of the place where food is cooked
- Separate raw and cooked foods
- Make sure the food is thoroughly cooked
- Keep food at safe temperatures
- Use clean water when preparing and cooking food
