Learners will create a prototype food temperature probe...

In this lesson students learn about the physical, chemical and bacterial contamination of food at different stages of processing and production. They also learn about positive micro bacterial changes, such as in the production of yoghurt and some cheeses, and the conditions in which micro-organisms survive and...

In this lesson students learn about the 4 Cs of food hygiene: cleaning, cooking, chilling and cross contamination. They consider the importance of personal hygiene and the special care needed when handling and cooking meat as well as the impact of temperature on the multiplication of bacteria.  

This lesson explores why we have food labels and which information must appear on food and drink labels by law. Pupils learn about date marks and the difference between 'use by' and 'best before' dates as well as information about how to best store food to ensure it's safe to eat and the importance of declaring if...