If you are sold on vegetable-dense diets, there was probably that one time you wondered if washing pre-packaged salads is right. Prepackaged salad is usually fresh, offers convenience and is ready to eat on short notice. Many people second-guess the safety of the salad bagging process, and occasionally consider giving it a light rinse before…
Without expiry dates, there are people who don’t know how to tell if food is bad or safe. Of course, experts would advise you to err rather than jeopardize your safety. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “confusion over the multitude of different date labeling terms on food products accounts for about…
“It’s cleaner if I rinse it first, right?” Claire asked. It was then that Meredith realized that her daughter needed an explainer on the potential hazards of washing chicken before cooking. Like Claire, many people ask this question innocently. Some people don’t even bother asking and spontaneously align with the longstanding chicken-washing myth. However, there…
In this piece, we shall answer the question, “Is microwaving food bad?” The average kitchen in a 21st-century home or restaurant features at least one microwave oven. This is enough evidence that technology has become an integral part of our culinary habits and everyday lives. Indeed, even folks who do not have the appliance at…
