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Storage of Fruits and Vegetables
Storage of fruits and vegetables start with the selection of fruits and vegetables that are free of insect damage and close to maturity. Depending on the type of fruit or vegetable, they are stored in cold, moist or dry places.
716 Questions
You left fresh corn on the cob out in a plastic bag for 2 days will it go bad?
It probably doesn't taste very good now. Fresh corn-on-the-cob should be refrigerated right after harvest for best flavor. At this point, you might as well eat field corn.
Will a green papaya ripen if placed in the refrigerator?
I don't think so. I regularly keep green papaya in my fridge and it has always stayed green. You can eat it that way. It makes a great salad if you shred it and add other veggies like diced tomatoes and shredded carrots. Yum! The traditional dressing is with fish sauce, but you could substitute soy sauce.
If frozen strawberries thawed in the refrigerator for six days is that OK?
If they haven't got any mold or brown, mushy spots on them, they will be fine. They may taste bland if they are too old, however.
Generally, the colder the fridge, the longer they'll keep.
Can prickly pear fruit be frozen without peeling?
Yes. It is not necessary to peel prickly pear fruit for freezing, blending, or extracting juice.
What company makes Ball canning jars?
If you are asking about Ball-brand home canning products, that business was spun off in 1993. For information on Ball jars, the Ball Blue Book and other canning products, visit the Jarden Corporation at www.homecanning.com.
Certain varieties of apples have more of a tendency than others to turn brown when cut. Some agriculturists have worked on select breeding for a less-browning characteristic. Also, storage apples will brown quicker than fresh apples. Right now, you should be getting fresh apples in the stores.
If you are referring to purchased cut apples, there are preparations - like lemon juice and sulfites - that will reduce browning.
Sure, but it is not a good idea. When you freeze it, ice crystals develop in the vegetables, and then when you thaw it, you get this mush with liquid around it. It is eatable, but it wont taste exactly like the fresh salad.
you can can any vegtable that comes from ur garden,but I"ve always got rid of any un-used after 2- 3 years. Yes! And, home canned potatoes taste far superior to commercially canned, which have that 'tinned' taste. They're ideal for soups, stews, scalloped potatoes and home fries, not so great for mashed potatoes. I also love them reheated with canned green beans!
How does calcium carbide hasten the ripening of fruits?
When calcium carbide comes into contact with water it creates acetylene gas that hastens the ripening of several fruits such as bananas and apples.
How many years is canned pumpkin good for on the shelf?
According to a conversation with a representative of the Libby corp., the shelf life is about two years. Although the pumpkin will not spoil, the quality will go down. They recommended that if there is no"best by" date above the UPC code, throw it out.
What is the definition of fruit and vegetable carving?
It is sculpture using a piece of fruit or a vegetable (or a combination of them) as the medium. Pumpkins and watermelons are particularly suitable.
Why does tomatoes ripen bananas?
I think you mean an apple will ripen bananas or green tomatoes. The apples as they ripen give off gas that aids and speeds up the ripening of other fruits, like placed in a brown bag with bananas or tomatoes and other fruits. Apples stored in the frige crisper drawer will make other fruits ripen quickly, thus go bad before you use them too.
How do you take the gumminess out of mashed potatoes?
The unfortunate answer is, there really isn't anything you can do. You most likely overcooked, or overworked them, or both. Overworking them is most likely the culprit, either by putting them in a food processor, using a hand blender, or whipping them too much. This damages the cell walls, causing them to release excessive amounts of starch, which in turn becomes like a paste or a glue.
Next time, try to cook the potatoes just to the point where they are soft and will easily "mash", but don't overdo the mashing. When you add the milk and butter, try to fold them in gently, and let the potatoes absorb the liquid, rather than "whipping" them. The less you mash and manipulate the potatoes, the better your results will be.
Can you leave apple sauce out at room temperature after it has been in the refrigerator?
If you are talking about a sealed container, I don't see why not. It won't go bad as long as the lid or can doesn't rust.
If you are talking about an opened container, the apple sauce should be stored refrigerated.
I am referring to small individual serving containers with the peal off soft lids.
Why does canning employ temperatures above 100 degrees to destroy bacteria?
Because even without pressure 212 degrees sterilizes.
Do mashed potatoes conduct electricity?
yeah, scientists have figured it out. but its POTATOES not mashed potatoes
How long can store bought canned pumpkin be kept once opened in a separate container?
3 to 5 days in an airtight container. In the refrigerator.
How do you keep a flag from wrapping?
you can take a nail and hammer and nail it to the wall or you can buy a sleeve for the pole that will circle the pole. The flag will just make revolutions around the pole and not wrap. I think it is called Furling. Check the spelling on this.
Yes, they're still good so long as there was no bacteria that will cause any kind of sickness on the fork and there shouldn't be if you regularly clean your silverware.
You should be fine, I'd say your best bet is not to worry about it unless you start to feel sick.
How do you prevent an apple from turning brown after you cut it into tiny pieces?
There is an oxidation process that takes place where Oxygen molecules in the air that are already extremely reactive react with enzymes in the potatoes that are activated which as a part of their reaction they turn the color of the potatoe, usually to the brownish one observed.
semi perishable food these food items can be stored in a short period
How do you slice apples day before and keep fresh?
Squeeze lemon juice on the apples and they will not turn brown if sliced before using a day or so later.
Where does strawberries get spoil the most?
Strawberries spoil easily if you just leave them out on the counter. If you don't want your strawberries to spoil, I suggest that you put them in the refrigerator like a normal human being.
