Watch That Food

If you want to make sure that what you're eating is safe, here's a simple guide:

• Food should be served at the required temperature. Hot soup should be served hot. A chicken dish that runs with pink juices is poorly cooked; return it to the waiter and ask for a replacement. Frozen or cold desserts should not be lukewarm.
• Foods that have been boiled are generally safe.
• Avoid undercooked or uncooked meat.
• Avoid foods that have to be handled (with bare hands) a lot by the cook or the waiter.
• Avoid ice in drinks if unsure about the quality of drinking water.
• Avoid buffets where there are no food covers.
• Avoid questionable delicacies offered by street vendors.

If you're up for some food-tasting adventure - trying on local delicacies - make sure you're near your hotel or temporary lodging. In case you experience stomach problems, you can save yourself the embarrassment of having to use the public toilet.

Posted by admin at 12:50 PM