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When it comes to washing produce, how do you do it in your household? A random search online will reveal several hacks recommending baking soda and vinegar for household cleaning. Cleaning here does not mean kitchen surfaces alone, which hack gurus have confirmed plausible, but for fresh produce. Vinegar and baking soda are available in…
It is commonplace for grocery shoppers to opt for packaged foods with bold claims, even though most struggle with decoding food labels. Some bread loaves have ‘bromate-free’ boldly printed on the packaging material, and it won’t be surprising to see people buying without knowing its meaning. Similarly, most shoppers don’t know the legal implications of…
The incidence of foodborne illnesses from cross-contamination in home kitchens is seldom as widely reported as similar occurrences in restaurants. This explains why the 2024 FoodNet data suggests that a whopping 58% of all foodborne illnesses are from foods eaten outside the home. However, a considerable amount of the foodborne diseases also occur in the…
Headlines keep warning about the villainy of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), but you’ll find them stacked high on store shelves. If people are not buying food in this niche, stores are unlikely to stock it. The logic that people are unaware of the dangers of UPFs is out of the question. For one, it is one…
Have you ever given thought to aluminium foil oven safety on the few occasions you’ve had to cook with it? From roasting to wrapping and tray lining, aluminum foil has a plethora of functions in the kitchen. However, many people still struggle to answer the question: “Is aluminum foil harmful?” It’s going to be no-holds-barred…
