Foods 3.01

Refrigerated storage

A storage area for foods kept at 33-41 degrees for food safety.

promptly

Immediately. Without hesitation or time lapse

use by date

The date found on food packaging that indicates when a food should be used by for highest quality and nutrition. Food safety should be considered for highly perishable foods such as lunch meats and ground meats.

Dietary fiber

The indigestible portion of food delivered from plants. Also called roughage.

sell-by date

The last date by which a food product should be sold before removed from grocery shelves.

Dry storage

food items stored in a cabinet and do not require refrigeration or freezing.

frozen foods

foods that are purchased in the freezer section of the grocery store and are to be stored in the freezer after getting home.

wilted

produce that has lost its crispness and is limp.

expiration date

the last date that a food product should be used before it is considered spoiled or has lost quality and nutritional value, usually specified on the label or package.