the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing most substances undergo contraction when cooled Synonyms compacting, compaction, condensation, condensing, constricting, constriction, contracting, compression, squeeze, squeezing, telescopingRelated Words abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), curtailment, ...
The possibility of bacterial growth actually increases as food cools after cooking because the drop in temperature allows bacteria to thrive. But you can keep your food above the safe temperature of 140ËF by using a heat source like a chafing dish, warming tray, or slow cooker.
Foods that are left out in room temperature for more than an hour can begin bacteria growth. Our stomach acids can kill some of these bacterias but not all and some can make you very sick. Keep foods OUT of the danger zone-Above 45 degrees and Below 145 degrees.Between these temperatures bacteria lives and breeds on our foods.ur stomach acids can kill some of these bacterias but not all and some can make you very sick. Keep foods OUT of the danger zone-Above 45 degrees and Below 145 degrees. Between these temperatures bacteria lives and breeds on our foods.