Dietary Epidemic Prevention | How to Eat Safely to Fight the Epidemic? Pay Attention to These Five Points When Handling Ingredients

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2020-06-16 15:54

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Dietary Epidemic Prevention | How to Eat Safely to Fight the Epidemic? Pay Attention to These Five Points When Handling Ingredients

Guidance for Attention

Recently, multiple local confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been found in Beijing. Epidemiological investigations show that these cases all have a history of activity at the Xinfadi Agricultural Products Wholesale Market. Many people focus their attention on food—can the virus survive on food? How should purchased ingredients be disinfected? How should we pay attention to food hygiene?

Can the virus survive on vegetables, fruits, and meat?

If the virus is transmitted to vegetables, meat, and fruits through droplets or direct contact, theoretically it can survive for a certain period, but the maximum survival time does not exceed 48 hours. 。

Viruses are different from bacteria; bacteria can rapidly reproduce on dead cells, while viruses can only reproduce by using active cells, such as human or animal cells. Vegetables, meat, and fruits in supermarkets do not have these conditions, so the survival time will not be too long. 。

How should purchased ingredients be disinfected?

After buying ingredients, how should we disinfect them? Some say it is safer to keep food for a few days. Is it necessary to set food aside for a period?

In fact, fresh vegetables and fruits are not recommended to be stored for too long before eating, because if stored too long, they may spoil and breed a large number of bacteria, which is harmful to health.

Washing food under running water before eating can remove 80-90% of viruses attached to the surface, and remember not to eat raw food, but to cook it thoroughly. For fruits, it is best to peel them. The virus can be killed within 30 minutes at 56°C, while cooking temperatures can reach 100°C or higher, which can kill the virus immediately.

In addition, besides transmission through droplets and direct contact, the virus may also spread through the digestive system, so it is not recommended to eat cold dishes or other raw foods. 。

Five points to pay attention to when handling ingredients

Ingredients should be fresh and clean.

Stock an appropriate amount of storable ingredients (such as root vegetables and fruits), and try not to hoard perishable ingredients (such as leafy vegetables). Avoid contact with live livestock and poultry. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating. Do not eat food past its expiration date.

Separate raw and cooked food.

Utensils used for handling raw and cooked food (such as cutting boards, knives, non-disposable bowls, plates, chopsticks, etc.) must be separated.

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene during cooking.

Wash hands with running water before, during, and after cooking at home. Kitchen utensils should be cleaned or disinfected promptly after use.

Cook food thoroughly.

When processing poultry, meat, eggs, milk, and other foods, cook them thoroughly. Try to minimize making cold dishes.

High-risk groups should pay more attention.

The elderly, weak, sick, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals are high-risk groups and should pay extra attention to food safety and nutritional intake.

Three points to pay attention to when storing food

One

Storage temperature should be appropriate.

Pre-packaged foods purchased should be stored according to the storage conditions and temperatures indicated on the label and consumed within the shelf life. Raw materials should be stored at room temperature, ventilated, refrigerated (0~5°C), or frozen (-18°C) according to their characteristics and requirements. All cooked and perishable foods should be refrigerated or frozen promptly and consumed as soon as possible.

Two

Separate storage of raw and cooked food.

Raw and cooked foods should be placed in separate sealed containers or packaging bags to avoid contact when stored in the refrigerator. Frozen foods should be packaged in small individual portions to avoid repeated thawing and freezing that causes spoilage.

Three

Leftovers should be thoroughly reheated.

Prepare food according to the number of diners to minimize leftovers. If there are leftovers, cool them to room temperature before placing them in sealed containers or packaging bags for refrigeration. Reheat thoroughly before eating again.

Pay attention to balanced nutrition to improve immunity.

Besides paying attention to ingredient processing and storage, it is also recommended to maintain balanced nutrition to improve the body's immune status and enhance resistance.

First, ensure a reasonable dietary balance. Daily diet should be diverse, mainly grains, sufficient fruits and vegetables, moderate amounts of meat, fish, eggs, milk, etc., ensuring adequate supply of protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins.

Second, ensure adequate daily water intake. Promote the body's metabolism.

Third, ensure regular meals. Eat in moderation and avoid overeating.

Fourth, ensure appropriate exercise. Enhance physical fitness and improve immunity.

Source: Health China Headlines

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