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Today is December 26, 2024 / /
How Long Can Coleslaw Sit Out? The USDA, the government agency that oversees food safety rules, says that prepared foods like coleslaw can be left out at room temperature for up to two hours. After two hours, harmful bacteria can start to grow. Even if the coleslaw was stored in the refrigerator prior to serving, Continue Reading »
How Long Can Potato Salad Sit Out? When you learn about food safety, one of the first topics covered is the “Danger Zone.” According to the USDA, the government agency that oversees food safety rules, the danger zone is between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the temperature range that fosters bacterial growth. Cooking Continue Reading »
The Basics: Should You Wash Mushrooms? Mushrooms that you purchase at a store are grown on sterile manure, that is the “dirt” that is clinging to them. And while it isn’t unsafe for you to consume, it isn’t delicious. If you have ever had a mushroom dish marred by grit, you know that you do Continue Reading »
Should Cucumbers Be Refrigerated? No matter the variety — whether it’s slicing, English, Persian, Japanese, or mini snacking — cucumbers are subject to what’s called “chilling injury,” says Trevor Suslow, vice president of food safety for the Produce Marketing Association. This means that when they’re stored for more than a few days at typical home refrigeration Continue Reading »
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1. Thicken Sauces Okay, this one goes without saying. To thicken sauces and other liquids, mix a bit of cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create what’s called a “slurry.” Then whisk the slurry into the liquid you want to thicken as it simmers. 2. Coat the Fruit in Pies What’s the secret Continue Reading »
Applicants for Mashgichim (Kashrut Supervisors) Soar Chicago…The number of people seeking to become kashruth supervisors (mashgichim) continues to grow as kashruth agencies respond with an intensified training program. Many of the major kashruth agencies sponsor such training programs as does the Association of Kashrus Agencies (AKO), according to Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, its executive director. The Continue Reading »
1. Air-Chilled Typically referring to poultry, this is a method of cooling chicken to the required 40˚F after slaughter. It chills chicken in a cold-air chamber or by blasting it with cold air, rather than in the cold-water bath typically used, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Because it doesn’t absorb water, Continue Reading »
What is the status of Oreo Sandwich Cookies? Do they contain actual dairy ingredients? January 7, 2020 At the present time the following Oreo Sandwich Cookies do not contain dairy ingredients, although they are manufactured on dairy equipment: – Original Oreo Sandwich Cookies – Oreo Double Stuf Sandwich Cookies – Triple Double Oreo Sandwich Cookies Continue Reading »
More than 80% of Israel’s $20 Billion Food Industry is Kosher Tel Aviv…Israel’s food industry is largely kosher despite a growing segment of non-kosher retail stores. Despite its growing food manufacturing capacity, Israel still imports large quantities of food, according to the USDA division in the American Embassy. It is one of the reasons why Continue Reading »
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