Unit 4 - Food preparation (e-book)

4.7.1 Importance of hygienic preparation of food

Hygienic preparation and serving of food is especially important for those people suffering from dysphagia. Unsafe food affects particularly infants, young children, elderly and the sick.

All actions applied to food preparation must take special care to avoid foodborne illnesses caused by biological, chemical or physical hazards.

Figures 37. Hygienic preparation of food (Source: obtained from Canva Pro)