Proper food refrigeration key to preventing food poisoning, nutritionist says
Nutritionist Nada Al-Ruhaimi urges early refrigeration and outlines safe cooling practices to help prevent food poisoning.
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AINutritionist Nada Al-Ruhaimi has emphasized the importance of properly storing and refrigerating food, especially during the summer, to prevent bacterial growth and food poisoning.
Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, Al-Ruhaimi explained that cooked foods should be refrigerated within two hours of preparation, and storage temperatures should not exceed 5°C.
She added that storing food in glass containers or tightly sealed plastic containers in the refrigerator is a good option to ensure safety.
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Regarding reheating, Al-Ruhaimi stressed the importance of reheating food in its original glass containers without transferring it to other dishes, to maintain its quality and safety.