Question

why is there a need to clean and santize kitchen tools and equipment before and after use?

Answer 1

The objective of cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces is to remove food (nutrients) that bacteria need to grow, and to kill those bacteria that are present. It is important that the clean, sanitized equipment and surfaces drain dry and are stored dry so as to prevent bacteria growth.

Answer 2

Answer:

To avoid infections such as viruses, germs, and moulds from spreading to our food, we must sanitize our utensils.

Explanation:

Reasons for sanitizing kitchen tools:

• Pathogens are prevented from spreading to your food by sanitizing.
• Pathogens from raw food move to your tools when you use them to prepare raw meals. Pathogens will spread to your end product if you do not disinfect your tools.
• Similarly, germs can be transferred from one food to another using unclean utensils.
• For example, if you mix raw eggs with baking materials and equipment and don't sterilise them afterward, germs will build up on your tools. As a result, the viruses will spread to your next baked good.
• Local governments establish health guidelines to ensure that only clean food products reach the market. Restaurants and manufacturers will not be held liable if their employees or customers become ill if these requirements are not there.