Food Storage and Spoilage
The preservation of food has been a major challenge throughout the history of man. Much has been learned about keeping food fresh and edible, and our Food Storage and Spoilage category is the place to ask and answer questions about keeping food healthy.
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mayonnaise can be microwaved as the microwaves heat the water not the substance however the raw eggs in it may be an issue as it...
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Most people either serve it hot, or at room temperature, but never cold.
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I wouldn't leave a spoon in the food for a couple reasons: It would get in the way of sealing the container and could cause a...
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This food will keep for about 5 days in the refrigerator. Place the food in an air tight container for the best results. This...
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Yes. They can turn rancid because of the high fat content. Light, metal, heat and humidity tend to shorten the shelf life of...
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Just put the ham in freezer paper and freeze it.
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Heck yea and they smell awful with no taste. You'll know, because you'll find it very unpleasant when you open the bag. And it's...
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Some people do and others don't. Most people will throw out their bread if it is molded.
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Not necessarily. It could be cooked from frozen. It will take longer than if it were thawed.
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Not long. Is your epiration date really a "sell buy date?" Often meats we buy are. Check the package. Then you probably have...
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Depends how much it weighs, dont cook it frozen though, it has to defrostYou cannot cook a frozen turkey. You must defrost it...
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That date is probably a "sell-by" rather than an expiration. If stored well-chilled, the meat should be good for a few days...
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All cold seafood should be served chilled and kept chilled. If it reaches room temperature for more than 1 hour, it should be...
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Cooked meat could be left at room temperature for no more than 2 hours. Less time is better, particularly if ambient temperature...
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yes i would say it can, cool cupboard or even a cool windowsil, or even outside in a weather proof and clean container.. remember...
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The information I have found stipulates 30 day shelf life.
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This food will keep for about 5 days in the refrigerator. Place the food in an air tight container for the best results. This...
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I would not recommend it.
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This food will keep for about 4 days in the refrigerator. Place the food in an air tight container for the best results. This...
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Yes you CAN. Besides, don't you mean is it good?
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Fresh meat should be used within 3-5 days. So this package should probably have been cooked by 12/26/08. That time frame could be...
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The best salt to preserve food in is Norton sea salt because way back in the Egypt times the used similar Norton sea salt . :@
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Well, I would not eat any more of it. Beyond that, probably nothing. If you have allergies to mold, consult your doctor.
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Cooked pasta should be unrefrigerated for no more than 2 hours.
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If the beef has been cross-contaminated by pork, then the beef should be cooked to the higher temperature that is recommended for...
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That depends on the age and health of the person and the type and condition of the milk product. But it can be as minor as a...
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If you eat turkey gone bad you might get food poisoning and die.
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Bring water to a rolling boil and drop the lobster for exactly 2 minutes.
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For best quality, you should plan on using them within a few months.
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Actual spoilage depends on a number of factors, including the type of cake and how it is stored. Cakes are at their best within a...
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No, mold cant survive in freezing tempuratures.
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No we should not put the stuff in the freezer as soon as we cook because it can change the temperature of the freezer.
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i am not saying this to be a smart alec but, you will have to make more potato salad.
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Expiration dates are used to indicate how long foods are considered to be safe for. After that date, there is a chance that the...
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Hamburgers spoil when you have them in a fridge then cook them they have to be from the store then cooked right away
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You should not use disinfectants on food - not if you intend to eat it.
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Carve off every bit of turkey from the carcass. Put into separate plastic containers and put in the refrigerator for up to 3...
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As long as you put it in plastic wrap and put in a glad container and you will be able to thaw it out and cook it whenever you...
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it uses nitros oxide to force it out
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SALTY WATER PREVENT FOOD DECAY AND PRESERVES IT FOR LONGER TIME BECAUSE IT ISOLATES THE BACTERIAL ACTION ON THE FOOD AND DOESNT...
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It sounds like the emulsion broke. Perhaps the mayonnaise experienced extreme temperatures. Being frozen or heated could do it.
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Yes, but it might be very crumbly when thawed.
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i would say 3-5 days for any leftovers
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mercury Due to pollution, mercury can build up in the water where microorganisms convert it to the toxic methyl mercury
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Talk to your doctor. There is a possibility that you might not become ill from spoiled shrimp. It depends what made it spoil. But...
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Until you think it is no longer edible. Depending on the type of cake and your tastes, that could be several days or even up to 2...
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No longer than 4 houres
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Consumers determine the freshness of food by reading dates on retail packages and by using their senses. Just by looking,...
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it is easy get some onions of your choise and put theme in a jar fill the rest of the jar with vinegar put the lid back on and...
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Depending on the manner in which you stored it, yes it can. If it smells rotten or funky then your best bet is to consider it...
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Two to three years, as long as you keep the lid tight and the bottle in a cool place. Drink it responsibly, with ice.
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pantry or kitchen
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Milk will eventually spoil at any temperature where it is still liquid. For longer shelf life, store it at 40°F or below. For...
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That will depend how far out of date and how it has been stored. If it isn't curdled and it smells fine, and it has been kept...
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No. Lemon juice from concentrate is concentrated lemon juice that has been diluted to natural strength. Lemon juice concentrate...
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Plan on one day for each 4-5 pounds.
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This food will keep for about 5 days in the refrigerator. Place the food in an air tight container for the best results. This...
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See Related Links for some step-by-step photos.
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i thank it will mold faster on the inside of the bag try it out and see :P
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It is a dragon in the clangers. The clangers were moon mice whose voices were swanny whistles. Swanny whistles are... go and look...
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Honey
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About 4 weeks or so. If you out an egg by a woodstove it takes 12 weeks to spoil, i did it for a project and it took 12 weeks for...
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Several factors determine the rate at which bread may mold. Rye tends to be more artisanal in nature, thus containing fewer...
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The actual shelf life is determined usually by seven days after the stores pull by date.. But the sniff and taste test work...
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You can freeze all of them, Why are u asking that?
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There's a best by date on every package I buy. They won't have an 'expiration date' because the mix doesn't 'expire'.
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It is dead and must be discarded (unless it closes up quickly when tapped). Do not cook open clams, it is a health hazard.
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Chemically they are both sodium chloride although some curing salts are a mixture of sodium nitrate and sodium chloride.
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Prego sauce has a best use by date printed on the cap. That is the last day they recommend that you use the product. Prego Sauce...
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Depends on how fresh it was before it was frozen. Once defrosted keep in fridge covered up to 3 days. Also emerge in sunflower...
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McIntosh I did a science fair project on oxidation in apples. I first used red delicious apples, but they hardly browned. I then...
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Meats should be stored at 40°F or below.
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Non-perishable food does not rot or decay without refrigeration. Canned goods, flour, dry cereals, candy, and sugar are examples...
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It might not be salvageable. See Related Links. Look under "Fingernail Polish Remover Smell."
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It prevents contamination by airborne yeasts and molds which can grow on jams and jellies.
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Both fungi
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Yes, it's called redox. The skin was protecting the vulnerable insides of the pear and the exposure to oxygen has basically...
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There are two common ways to store cilantro. 1. Snip the ends of the unwashed stems and place the cilantro bunch in a glass or...
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If you have the right types of moulds you can make juice pops. These types of moulds are available in large supermarkets. You...
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Hi, it takes it least 2 to 3 days it least to the tomato to root and the juice.
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If mixed with the sauce, up to 4 days. If packaged alone, maybe a day or two before it totally dries out.
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huPASTA SAUCE: LASTS 5 DAYS ONCE OPENED Once opened, tomato-based sauces are only good for five days to a week. Don't wait for...
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the apple molds because justin beiber wears fluffy pink pj's
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Ground beef is made in meat processing plants throughout the world.
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This food will keep for about 4 days in the refrigerator. Place the food in an air tight container for the best results. This...
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This food will keep for about 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. Place the food in an air tight container for the best results....
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It can become moldy, but cheese itself isn't a mold. It's a dairy. Cheese is made from milk. Answer Cheese is a...
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People constantly ask for some type of verification that the food they eat will not make them ill. That is nearly impossible to...
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Swiss cheese will grow mold faster.
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This food will keep for about 5 days in the refrigerator. Place the food in an air tight container for the best results. This...
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