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Food to Go!

CSEF · 2010 Microbiology Honorable_mention Award

Zacariye Mohamed · Islamic School of San Diego, San Diego, San Diego County

Overview

Objectives/Goals This project was done to know the safest type of packaging out of the three: Ziploc bag, plastic container and aluminum foil. Methods/Materials The food samples were tested to know the amount of bacterial growth before and after they are packaged. The food samples were roast beef, turkey, cheese, wheat and white bread. Results Using a Ziploc bag was the best type of packaging out of the packagings tested. Conclusions/Discussion Ziploc bags are more recommended to use but if not available plastic containers should be used. Aluminum foil should always be avoided because it has the most amount of bacterial growth.

Summary statement

This project was tested in order to know the safest way to package food.

Awards (1)

  • Honorable Mention

Competition history

  • CSEF 2010 Microbiology · Entry J1728

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