food hygiene
[/fuːd ˈhaɪdʒiːn/]
noun
higiene alimentar
1. The practices and conditions necessary to maintain the safety and wholesomeness of food during preparation, handling, storage, and serving to prevent foodborne illness and contamination
Proper food hygiene is essential in restaurants to prevent bacterial infections.
A higiene alimentar adequada é essencial em restaurantes para evitar infecções bacterianas.
2. The branch of public health concerned with protecting food from contamination and ensuring it is safe for human consumption
Food hygiene regulations require regular inspections of commercial kitchens.
As regulamentações de higiene alimentar exigem inspeções regulares de cozinhas comerciais.
Food hygiene is a critical concern in both Brazil and the USA, with strict regulations enforced by government agencies. In Brazil, the ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) oversees food safety standards. This term is commonly used in professional food service training, restaurant certifications, and public health campaigns across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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