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FDA requires that acidified foods have a water activity greater than 0.85 and have a finished equilibrium ______ of 4.6 or below.
FDA requires that acidified foods have a water activity greater than 0.85 and have a finished equilibrium ______ of 4.6 or below.
pH
Acidified Food Low ______ foods to which acid(s) or acid food(s) are added.
Acidified Food Low ______ foods to which acid(s) or acid food(s) are added.
acid
Acid Sanitizers A type of low ______ chemical sanitizer.
Acid Sanitizers A type of low ______ chemical sanitizer.
pH
Regular use of acid sanitizers also helps to prevent mineral deposits from accumulating on ______ surfaces.
Regular use of acid sanitizers also helps to prevent mineral deposits from accumulating on ______ surfaces.
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A food can be declared adulterated if it is 1.) contaminated with microorganisms, toxic chemicals, or foreign objects that cause disease or injury to the consumer or 2.) prepared, stored, or processed in an ______ environment.
A food can be declared adulterated if it is 1.) contaminated with microorganisms, toxic chemicals, or foreign objects that cause disease or injury to the consumer or 2.) prepared, stored, or processed in an ______ environment.
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Study Notes
Food Safety Regulations
- FDA requires acidified foods to have a water activity greater than 0.85 and a finished equilibrium pH of 4.6 or below.
- Acidified foods are defined as low-acid foods to which acid(s) or acid food(s) are added.
Acid Sanitizers
- Acid sanitizers are a type of low-temperature chemical sanitizer.
- Regular use of acid sanitizers helps prevent mineral deposits from accumulating on equipment surfaces.
Food Adulteration
- A food can be declared adulterated if it is contaminated with microorganisms, toxic chemicals, or foreign objects that cause disease or injury to the consumer.
- A food can also be declared adulterated if it is prepared, stored, or processed in an unsanitary environment.
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Test your knowledge on acidified food, acid sanitizers, and adulterated food in this informative quiz. Learn about the FDA requirements and the role of acid sanitizers in preventing mineral deposits.
