Questions tagged [food-safety]
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White texture on natto
I'm making a first time natto in natto/black garlic pot. So I go by the recipe.
First soak beans for 24 h then steam to be softer. Put natto starter
inside a small amount of water and mix it with ...
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How safe is rice horchata?
Rice horchata is just rice, almonds, suger and spices, soaked overnight, blended and strained.
No cooking.
It is delicious!
But how safe is it? Because nothing is cooked. When I was a child, prior to ...
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Discovered 2 eggs cracked in late stage of brining
One more week to go brining my salted chicken eggs. I just saw 2 eggs with cracks that were not there earlier. Do I need to take them out or will it be ok? I have 5 days left.
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What's this orange jelly on pomelo?
I was peeling my pomelo when I noticed this orange gelatinous substance between slices. No other places were found and the fruit looks good from inside. Is it safe to eat?
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Are bare screw-heads on air-fryer food-safe?
I just bought my first air-fryer - it appears to be a reputable brand, perhaps on the cheaper end.
The Teflon-coated "basket" (bowl) is attached to the plastic handle by a number of screws. ...
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Hot holding brisket elote/cream corn
So we serve on our food truck a awesome brisket elote cup creamed corn with a Mayo/sour cream base. On the truck we smoke the corn put a dollop of the dressing in the bottom of the cup top that with ...
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Is it safe to make extracts from stone fruit pits?
So stone fruit pits I've been told taste a lot like almonds. I've been told that you can make an extract, much like almond extract, out of them as well. I've also heard that stone fruit pits contain ...
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Calculating Salt/Sugar additions for Mushroom based Jerky
I'm working on a mushroom based jerky recipe and there are a couple questions about water activity that I am having trouble finding answers to.
What salt and sugar content should I be aiming for to ...
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Does heat render starfruit safe?
Starfruit or Carambole was shown in 2013 to contain caramboxin, a poison to kidneys and nerves. In people with kidney damage it can cause intoxication, seizures, and death due to insufficient ...
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Is silicone a food-safe material for long term use?
I understand that silicone is often used in cooking and food storage for its heat resistance and water sealing. You will often see it applied in many areas of food preparation.
Are there concerns with ...
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Why is it safe to cook vegetables with skins on as mould may be present?
I see many recipes where chefs cook stock, seasoned oil for curries etc. using unpeeled vegetables. I assume here that it is best practice to remove any skin with clear areas of mould showing. I have ...
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Bananas have blue/green spots - Are these safe?
In all my years of buying bananas, I have never seen this. In this case, the bananas are organic and sourced from Peru (no idea if that makes a difference or not).
I bought the bananas when they were ...
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How long can flour dough sit on counter?
I'm making flour tortillas with all purpose flour, butter, water, and baking powder. How long can the dough sit on counter?
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Combining batches of sauerkraut
I make sauerkraut regularly, this last batch has too much celery seed. I use celery seed instead of caraway. I like the flavor better. I have 2 quarts left. Can I make a new batch of sauerkraut and ...
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Kefir grains are producing "milk beer"
I recently received from a friend a batch of live kefir grains, by mail. The grains were packaged for a few days in a little jar filled with water. As soon as I received them, I put them in some half-...
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