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…
A puff of smoke, a dramatic chill, and desserts that look like they were forged in a futuristic lab, that’s what cooking with liquid nitrogen looks like. Indeed, liquid nitrogen food preparation is a flagship activity of innovative cooking methods in molecular gastronomy. However, unlike other molecular gastronomy methods, cryogenic food techniques involve temperatures below…
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…
If you love making fried munchies, along with that infatuation must come an understanding of how to identify and use the safest cooking oils. “Why bother?” you ask. Over time, you may notice that the flavor of oils changes, particularly those prone to reuse. Such flavor changes may be signs of oil quality deterioration, which…
