The digestion of food in humans takes place in the gastrointestinal tract â a series of hollow organs (mouth, esophagus, stomach, large and small intestines) connected to form a long tube of about 24 feet in length which extends from the mouth to the anus.
Definition: Commercially prepared food designed for ease of consumption. Products designated as convenience or ready-to-eat foods are often prepared food that can be sold as hot, ready-to-eat dishes; as room-temperature, shelf-stable products; or as refrigerated or frozen products that require minimal preparation (typically just heating).
Rapidly cool ready-to-eat foods or foods that will be cooked at a later time. Immediately return ingredients to the refrigerator if the anticipated preparation completion time is expected to exceed 30 minutes. Discard food held in the temperature danger zone for more than 4 hours.