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Can I Thaw Chicken At Room Temperature?

Can I Thaw Chicken At Room Temperature?

September 25, 2009 No Comments

All raw meat, fish, and poultry are contaminated with bacteria.  The bacteria does not multiply in the frozen state and may even decrease somewhat in population due to the freezing temperature destroying the bacteria.  However, during the thawing process – existing bacteria that is present before freezing can start to multiply at the rate of  the temperature increase. Bacteria starts to ...

Can Vegetarians Eat Eggs?

Can Vegetarians Eat Eggs?

September 10, 2009 No Comments

A vegetarian is an individual who does not eat meat, fish, poultry. They also avoid slaughterhouse by-products such as gelatine. (Slaughterhouse by-products are predominantly used as additives to human or animal feed produce). Vegetarians do eat eggs   Vegetarians do eat eggs and those that don’t eat anything containing dairy products or eggs are called ‘vegans’, as they do not ...

Can I Reheat Chicken?

Can I Reheat Chicken?

September 2, 2009 No Comments

Chicken can be reheated safely by following these simple guidelines:   Refrigerate any left over chicken immediately (this will prevent any buildup of harmful bacteria) Reheat the chicken on a high temperature ( this will kill any potential bacteria) Reheat in a microwave for best results as this will heat the chicken more thoroughly Do ...

Can my Ice Cubes Become Contaminated In The Freezer?

Can my Ice Cubes Become Contaminated In The Freezer?

August 4, 2009 No Comments

  Ice cubes can become contaminated if they are placed in a freezer where there are other food stuffs that are not correctly covered. I.e. sealed in freezer bags or plastic containers.   It is best that ice cubes are kept in a seperate container such as the icebox compartment of the freezer where they ...

Can I Freeze Rice?

Can I Freeze Rice?

August 4, 2009 No Comments

  You can freeze rice  but you have to be careful when thawing as rice has a spore forming bacteria. Follow the guide below for safe freezing, thawing, and eating: Place the cooked rice for freezing in freezer bags or plastic cartons with lids. Once removed from the freezer . . . . Thaw out ...

Can I freeze Cheese?

Can I freeze Cheese?

August 2, 2009 No Comments

    Yes – Cheese can be frozen by adhering to the following advice:   Hard or semi-hard cheese can be frozen but is best cut into either half or pound blocks. Wrap the cheese in cling film and place in freezer bags. (this will help keep in moisture and prevent it from drying out) After freezing, the cheese may become a ...

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