Tell me how many of us used to wash our hands with handwash regularly before eating our food if it was not for the pandemic? Following proper hygiene, maintenance has been a newly adopted habit among many people in the world. Even some Phuchka sellers in Kolkata now use mineral water to attract customers. Sense of food hygiene although has always been important for a healthy food habit among people, the current pandemic has increased the awareness of healthy food hygiene maintenance. Food safety and hygiene is an important factor as they ensure that the food is safe to consume. Abiding by this the best Bengali caterer in Kolkata is now more cautious about food safety and hygiene in preparing and serving foods to the guests and customers.
Why food hygiene is important?
Food hygiene is of utmost importance for the general source of energy and strength is the food we consume every day and if that food will not be safe and healthy to eat then it can cause serious damage to our health. The top Bengali caterers in Kolkata follow proper food hygiene for it helps protect the health of the customers from foodborne illnesses and food poisoning. Often food poisoning occurs due to the contamination by bacteria, viruses, and other germs in the food that is consumed. There is no immediate way of knowing that the food is contaminated or there are bacteria or viruses in it. Food poisoning can lead to dangerous health hazards by causing infections.
How to maintain food hygiene in restaurant and catering services?
Let’s check out the few food safety protocols that the best Bengali caterers in Kolkata follow for evolving healthy food practices for the catering industry.
There is proper food hygiene training required for the restaurant and catering service providers to maintain a safe and healthy way to handle food starting from the preparations, cooking, and serving it to the guests.
Food hygiene training:
There are few steps to follow while handling foods to ensure complete food hygiene.
Thorough cleaning
Suppose you have been to a birthday party and the caterers are serving delicious food but you see the kitchen space is a mess would you like to eat that food? Definitely, negative. It is required that the workspace is clean and hygienic for making the preparations before cooking the food. It includes thoroughly cleaning and sanitising the utensils used and equipment or tools required before cooking (cutters, chopping boards, etc.), in between cooking (spatula, cooking spoons, Cooking pan, Pot, etc.) and after cooking (Plates, serving bowl, serving spoons, etc.). The best caterers in Kolkata give effort in ensuring that they use cleaned equipment and utensils to avoid any contamination of bacteria in the food they prepare. Also, special attention is given to the cleanliness of the workspace so that no pests or insects can enter.
Personal hygiene of chefs, waiters, and caterers
The individuals carrying the responsibility to handle food have to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. Safe and healthy Food hygiene in Kolkata is regularly maintained by the chefs and waiters in the restaurants and by the best Bengali caterers in Kolkata. To follow a proper hygiene practice the food handler must tie back their hair, hands to be washed thoroughly with soap and water and they must wear clean clothes and gloves to avoid handling food with bare hands.
Also, the best caterers in Kolkata make sure that no sick employee is working as there is the possibility of transferring germs to the food and subsequently making others sick.
The correct method of cooking foods
Different foods require different methods of preparation. The following steps will ensure that the best Bengali caterers in Kolkata handle the food using the correct method.
- Washing: make sure the vegetables, fruits and are washed with cold water before chopping them so that there are no bugs or insects.
- Food must reach a temperature of 75 degrees centigrade to kill the potential bacteria safely.
- Certain foods require the mixing of a lot of ingredients so make sure the ingredients are right for the food being prepared. Sometimes the wrong mixture creates food poisoning. So, to avoid that the chefs should be aware.
Storage of foods
The cooked foods should always be covered and properly stored. Certain foods do not require storing in the refrigerator and some have to be frozen. The correct temperature should be set in the refrigerator to keep the food fresh and safe for consumption.
As per The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 in India and the Food and Hygiene Regulations 2006, the top caterer in Kolkata follow all the guidelines and prepare their food to ensure that the food is hygienic and also it is served in a hygienic manner. As it is believed that the food we eat should keep us well and not make us sick.
At Mahabhoj Caterer, being one of the best Bengali caterers in Kolkata we understand that food safety and hygiene are of the utmost importance and accordingly train the chefs and caterers as per the guideline to ensure 100% safe and hygienic food is served to our guests or customers.