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Storing Cucumbers

By Mark Posted on November 3, 2011 Posted in Food Storage 3 Comments

Guide to storing cucumbers

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Alkannin, A Red Food Dye

By Mark Posted on November 2, 2011 Posted in Colour, Food Additives, Ingredients No Comments

Alkanet is the common name for several related plants in the borage family. Alkanna tinctoria is the name of the plant most commonly called alkanet. It is also called dyer’s bugloss and is a source of red dye. Alkannin is the name of the food colouring made from Alkanent.

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Allura Red

By Mark Posted on November 1, 2011 Posted in Food Additives No Comments
Allura Red
azo compound

Allura red (also known as red dye 40) is an artifical dye used to colour foods, medications, and cosmetics.

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Storing Brussels Sprouts

By Mark Posted on October 28, 2011 Posted in Food Storage, Fresh Food No Comments

If you can accurately control your storage conditions, storing Brussels sprouts at 32°F (0°C) with a relative humidity of 95 to 100%, will allow you to keep them for up to 5 weeks.

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Storing Leeks

By Mark Posted on October 25, 2011 Posted in Food Storage, Fresh Food No Comments

Storing Leeks Leeks are part of the same family as onions and garlic.  They do give off odors that can be absorbed by other foods. However, unlike onions and garlic, leeks can (and should) be stored in the refrigerator.  Before …

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