If you term yourself as a good cook, you probably think you have this whole cooking thing figured out.
You can prepare your meat, mash your potatoes. On better days maybe you can even flip a chapati using your pan. But I bet there are still some minute mistakes you’re making in the kitchen.
Below are some hygiene habits you should observe in the kitchen, how many are you guilty of?
Washing Hands
Washing hands has always come first as the initial hygiene process before handling food and many other things. t should always cross your mind to wash your hands
Wash all Surfaces before Cooking
It is good to have a clean kitchen area, from your cooking spoons, kitchen surfaces and everything else used in cooking should be washed before and after cooking. Another important kitchen tool many people ignore to wash regularly is the sponge used in the kitchen.
Wash Kitchen and Hand Towels on a Regular
Towels in the kitchen tend to retain bacteria. If not handled properly, kitchen towels can cause serious illnesses and even lead to death. So washing your kitchen towels regularly is non-negotiable.
Cover Your Food Before and After Serving
Protect foods from insects, pets, pests and animals. Harmful bacteria are likely to be deposited in your food that was a result of mishandling your food.
Learn to Separate dishes
Before you serve your food into various dishes, it is good to understand that some foods cannot be mixed with others. Separate your foods, fruits and vegetables from raw meat and fish.
Wash your Fruits Properly
Always wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before serving them. Bacteria could have settled in them and you would want to take chaces on that right?
It is always good to remember that the kitchen is an important part of the home. It’s the area where food is prepared; so if not properly taken care of, the food you eat could become contaminated leading to stomach upsets and other kinds of illnesses.