Contamination & AllergensQuestion 69 of 320
Which statement about allergen proteins is TRUE?
a.Rinsing food removes all allergen proteins
b.Freezing food removes allergens
c.Allergen proteins are not destroyed by normal cooking or freezing
d.Cooking food above 165°F destroys all allergens
Explanation
Unlike most pathogens, allergen proteins are not destroyed by cooking or freezing, so the only reliable protection for an allergic guest is preventing the allergen from contacting the food at all. This is why cooking hotter, freezing, or rinsing cannot make a dish safe once cross-contact has occurred.
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