日常英語 關于食品安全的10個知識 下

6. The best way to know if the milk is still good is to smell it

鑒別牛奶是否變質(zhì)的最好方式就是聞一聞

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Experts say that if you keep your fridge closer to 34℉, instead of the standard 40℉, you can get an extra week out of your milk. Of course, the longer its container was kept sealed, the better. All in all, it's always best to trust your good old nose and just smell the stuff.

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7. A funky taste in water doesn't mean you can't drink it

水有怪味不意味著不能喝

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Ever left a glass of water sitting on the bedside overnight and then it had that funky taste in the morning? Well, turns out it's perfectly fine to drink. Duh—after all, there are no ingredients in the water that would make it go bad.

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8. Produce bins in fridges are full of germs

冰箱的果蔬室充滿了細菌

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A NSF International study found that the fridge produce compartment is one of the most "germiest" areas in people's kitchens. Therefore, it's essential to regularly clean out produce bins with hot water and liquid soap to prevent the buildup of bacteria.

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9. Chopping boards are up to 200 times dirtier than a toilet seat

切菜板比馬桶圈臟200倍

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It has been found that chopping boards are up to 200 times dirtier than a toilet seat! And as it turns out, washing it after every use does not protect you from all the bacteria. It is recommended to have several chopping boards so you can use them for different types of food. In addition to this, you should change your chopping boards regularly as bacteria can hide in its scratches and crevices and thus contaminate other foods.

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10. It's not recommended to rinse meat

不建議用水沖洗生肉

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While some people rinse meat and poultry before cooking, it turns out that while it can remove some of the bacteria from the surface, it doesn't do anything to those that are tightly attached. In addition to this, water can splash while rinsing meat onto worktops, cutlery, etc., and thus contaminate them.