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WORD LIST

Allergen A substance that can cause an allergic reaction

Bain-marie A receptacle containing hot or boiling water into which other containers are
placed to hold the food warm in them
Best before date Best before dates are about quality, not safety. When the date is passed,
food might begin to lose its flavour and texture, it doesn’t mean that food
will be harmful.
Biological hazards Microorganisms that have the capacity to cause harmful effects in humans

Bugs An informal term for microbes or microorganisms
Canning A method of preserving where food is heated to very high temperatures and
then is placed into sterile cans
Chemical hazards Metals, man-made and natural chemicals that can contaminate or spoil food
Cleaning A procedure to remove dirt and grease

Cold A common infection in which the mucus membrane of the nose and throat
becomes inflamed, typically causing a runny nose, sneezing and a sore throat
Contaminate To make something less pure or make it poisonous

Control A means of limiting or regulation something
Cross-contamination The process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally
transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect
Diarrhoea A condition in which faeces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in
liquid form
Drying A method of preservation that removes the moisture from food

Eliminate To completely remove or get rid of
Establishment A business organisation, firm, company, operation

Faeces Poo
Flu A highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever,
severe aching and build-up of mucus in the nose or throat
Food Control Plan A plan designed for a particular food business to identify, control, manage,
and eliminate or minimise hazards or other relevant factors for the purpose
of achieving safe and suitable food.
Food preservation A method by which food is kept from spoilage.
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Frozen Food stored at a very low temperature (-18 c) in order to preserve it
Handling procedures How to receive, store, prepare, cook and serve food

Hazard A danger or risk

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