Guidelines for Buying and Storing (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Type of shop to choose when buying milk
Type of shop to choose when buying milk
Hygienic shop (clean, follows food safety standards)
What to check on milk packaging when buying
What to check on milk packaging when buying
Use-by dates (look for freshest)
Location of freshest milk on shelf
Location of freshest milk on shelf
Behind older stock
Why buy milk in small quantities
Why buy milk in small quantities
To avoid waste
What to inspect on milk carton/bottle
What to inspect on milk carton/bottle
Seals (ensure properly sealed for freshness)
When to buy milk during shopping trip
When to buy milk during shopping trip
Towards the end (to keep it cold)
How to position milk in fridge
How to position milk in fridge
Upright in fridge door (to avoid spills)
Temperature for storing milk
Temperature for storing milk
4°C (to prevent spoiling)
How to rotate milk stock
How to rotate milk stock
Use oldest first by use-by date
Mixing milk with different expiry dates
Mixing milk with different expiry dates
Don't mix - they'll spoil around same time
How to protect milk from odours
How to protect milk from odours
Keep covered & away from strong-smelling foods
Example of strong-smelling food to avoid near milk
Example of strong-smelling food to avoid near milk
Onions