Thorough cooking kills the bacteria and makes the food harmless. However, properly cooked food can become recontaminated if it comes in contact with plates, cutting boards, countertops, or utensils that were used with raw meat and not cleaned and sanitized. Cooked foods can also be contaminated ...
Cooking, the oldest of the food preservation methods, not only kills bacteria but makes some nutrients more digestible.【1】.Salting is another way of preserving foods.【2】. But the downside is that these foods are very high in sodium. Sodium nitrate, a form of salt used to preserve ...
Dietary habits significantly influence GM composition and microbial metabolites that regulate host metabolism. A Western diet, rich in fat and sugar but low in fiber, is associated with GM dysbiosis. Conversely, adherence to a Mediterranean diet increases short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) levels, promoti...
Researchers Jose Cordova and Erich Astudillo have discovered a new molecule(分子) that kills the bacteria Streptococcus Mutans, long known to be responsible for breaking down sugars in food in the mouth, which damages tooth leading to decay(腐烂). The new molecule they call “Keep 32” has bee...
Foodborne illnesses are infections or irritations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by food or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus. Common symptoms...
Food poisoning is often caused by salmonella bacteria(沙门氏菌) in food, especially raw meats and dairy products. Heat usually kills the bacteria, and refrigeration keeps them from growing. So remember to keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Also, be sure to keep your hands and cooking ...
Clostridium perfringensare bacteria that are more likely to show up when foods are prepared in bulk, such as in cafeterias or nursing homes or for catered events. Cooking kills the bacteria but not its spores. So food left warming can grow new germs. You can get it from beef, chicken, or...
Clostridium perfringens are bacteria that are more likely to show up when foods are prepared in bulk, such as in cafeterias or nursing homes or for catered events. Cooking kills the bacteria but not its spores. So food left warming can grow new germs. You can get it from beef, chicken, ...
Fresh vegetables, garlic and onions should be avoided, since they can promote the growth of Clostridium botulinum, bacteria that can lead to botulism. Botulism is a rare but life-threatening condition that can lead to paralysis. Vegetable oils are sensitive to exposure to oxygen, heat and light...
At least you know that boiling water kills bacteria, we'll that's that. Steak n Shake BLT We've been informed by an alleged former employee of the popular fast food chain, Steak n Shake, that their popular BLT is very light on ingredients specifically fo...