How to chill, freeze and defrost food safely
WEBHere's our top tips on freezing your food safely: your freezer should be around -18°C. follow any freezing or defrosting instructions on the label. you can freeze food right up until midnight on the 'use by' date printed on the label. leftovers and homemade goods should be frozen as soon as possible. cool any warm dishes before putting them in ...
Food allergy and intolerance | Food Standards Agency
WEBThe 14 regulated Allergens. In the UK, food businesses must inform you under food law if they use any of the 14 regulated allergens as ingredients in the food and drink they provide. Food law identifies the following 14 allergens as the most potent and prevalent: celery. cereals containing gluten (such as wheat, rye, barley and oats)
WEBEat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. Base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates; choosing wholegrain versions where possible. Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks); choosing lower fat and lower sugar options.
WEBFood Standards 14Allergens Agency. 14. ards Agencyfood.gov.ukAllergensFood businesses must provide information about the allergenic ingredients used. in any food they sell or provide.There are 14 major allergens which need to be mentioned (either on a label or through provided information such as menus) when they.
How food hygiene ratings work | Food Standards Agency
WEBThe hygiene standards found at the time of inspection are rated on a scale. Your business will get a rating from 5 to 0: 5 – hygiene standards are very good. 4 – hygiene standards are good. 3 – hygiene standards are generally satisfactory. 2 – some improvement is necessary. 1 – major improvement is necessary. 0 – urgent improvement ...
Home food fact checker - Food Standards Agency
WEBHome food fact checker. Knowing how to store, cook and reheat food at home helps improve food safety and reduce food waste. This page has advice on some common household food safety questions like the sniff test and the egg float test. Here we answer some of the most common food safety questions we get asked about different types of food.
The Eatwell Guide and Resources | Food Standards Agency
WEBThe Eatwell Guide divides the foods and drinks we consume into five main groups. Try to choose different foods from each of the food groups to help you get a wide range of nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy and work properly. These food groups include: fruit and vegetables. potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates.
WEBreheat it until it is steaming hot and put back into hot holding (you should only do this once) or chill down the food safely (see the ‘Chilling down hot food’ safe method in the Chilling section) and reheat it later before serving. If you cannot do either of these things, throw the food away. Remember that some foods need extra care.
Food hygiene | Food Standards Agency
WEBFood hygiene guidance. E. coli cross-contamination guidance. Vacuum packaging. Freezing fish and fishery products. Bulk freezing of ambient and chilled foods. Less than thoroughly cooked beef burgers. Industry guides.
Cooking your food - Food Standards Agency
WEBCooking temperatures and times. To ensure that food is fully cooked, the middle of the food should reach a temperature of 70°C for 2 minutes or the following temperature-time combinations: 60°C for 45 minutes. 65°C for 10 minutes. 70°C for 2 minutes.