Tag: Food Storage Tips
How should seasonings be stored?
Oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and other seasonings are essential for home cooking. Improper storage can easily lead to moisture and loss of flavor, potentially causing gastrointestinal discomfort. Many people believe that the best way to store all ingredients, including seasonings, is to refrigerate them. However, not all seasonings are suitable. Different seasonings have different storage…
How to remove the fishy smell from meat?
Many people may notice that the pork or other meat they buy has a fishy odor. This is especially true with freshly slaughtered, warm-cut meat from traditional markets. Why can fresh meat have a fishy odor? And how can it be treated? Why can fresh meat have a fishy odor? Pig Gender When male pigs…
Can I still eat a sprouted pitaya?
Can I still eat a sprouted pitaya? Is it poisonous? Common ingredients like potatoes can produce toxins and should not be eaten after sprouting, making it more important to be cautious when storing purchased ingredients. How can I properly store pitaya to keep it in optimal condition? Can I still eat a sprouted pitaya? Pitaya…
Myth: “Curved bananas are more nutritious?”
“I heard you should choose curved bananas because they’re more fragrant, sweeter, and safer than straight ones. Is that true?” Is there any scientific basis for this claim? “Curved and straight bananas have the same nutritional value.” What other untrue rumors and misconceptions are there about bananas? Bananas can improve gastrointestinal motility, replenish energy, prevent…
Can I eat nuts that smell like “oil”?
A small handful of nuts daily helps replenish essential nutrients. However, some people notice a “oil” smell when they open their nuts. Why do nuts have this smell? How can I choose and store them properly? My nuts smell like “oil”? You might have bought low-quality nuts! Nutritious and delicious nuts are a good source…
What is the white powder on grape skins?
Grapes are rich in nutrients such as anthocyanins and polyphenols. Among them, resveratrol, a polyphenol, can help boost the body’s antioxidant defenses. When buying grapes, have you ever noticed the white, foggy layer on the skin? Some people mistakenly believe it’s pesticide and wash their grapes carefully before eating. What exactly is this powder? Is…
How to choose and store lychees?
How to choose lychees? After buying lychees, they can lose moisture, causing the skin to dry out and harden, or become acidic and spoil. How can you store lychees? How to choose lychees? Touch the shell, smell the rind, and observe the stem. The shell of a fresh lychee isn’t bright red, but rather has…
Can you still eat an unripe avocado if it’s cut open?
How can you miss the delicious, soft, and flavorful taste of avocados in summer? Avocados contain antioxidant vitamin E, a rich source of dietary fiber, monounsaturated fatty acids (rich in Omega-9), and polyunsaturated fatty acids, making them a good source of fat. Some avocados don’t darken when ripe, making it easy to cut an unripe…
Can I eat the soaking water from dried shiitake mushrooms?
It’s recommended to soak dried shiitake mushrooms in water to soften them before use. Shiitake mushrooms contain guanylate, a substance not found in other ingredients. This substance enriches and enhances the flavor of food, making it a common practice to save the soaking water for later use in cooking. But can I eat the soaking…
How to keep cherry tomatoes longer?
How to keep cherry tomatoes longer: It actually only takes one simple step. Chicken tomatoes are actually quite different from large tomatoes. Large tomatoes are generally classified as vegetables, while cherry tomatoes are classified as fruits. When buying cherry tomatoes at supermarkets or department stores, you usually buy a large box or bag. Therefore, to…