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Can exposure to carbon dioxide spoil a lactic fermentation project?
I’m using lactic fermentation to make a batch of sauerkraut, fermented berries, etc.
Rather than going the glass jar route I’ve placed everything in a vacuum sealed bag. This is a technique which Noma ...
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Repackaging shelf-stable products
For products that start out shelf stable but are labeled "refrigerate after opening," I'm wondering if it's possible to safely return them to their shelf-stable status to save refrigerator space. A ...
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Can commercially sold, vacuum-packed beetroot (cooked) be stored under room temperature?
I don't have any experience at all with beetroots. But a couple days ago, I received some vacuum packed cooked beetroots by post (without special temperature control) as part of a vegetable basket.
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Vacuum sealed frozen salmon burgers - seal broken due to thawing?
I was wondering if thawing something that is vacuum sealed can result in the seal being broken (or if it's the air expansion due to warming). I left salmon burgers on counter to thaw for half an hour ...
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If a large can is divided into smaller containers, is it still shelf stable?
Everyone knows that buying in bulk usually saves money. My question involves buying and saving bulk canned veggies and items of that nature. Can you divide a bulk or industrial size can of say green ...
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Shipping Homemade Mozzarella
I would like to ship homemade mozzarella. I'm considering purchasing a vacuum packaging system to preserve it for the 2-3 day trip. Is this recommended? If not, are there any alternatives?
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How do I avoid botulism formation when vacuum sealing and freezing raw chopped vegetables?
I want to chop onions and green peppers then freeze in a vacuum sealed bag without blanching the vegetables first.
I read the article on blanching after vacuum sealing and then blanching but to your ...
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How long is marinated raw chicken breast good for after it's been vacuum sealed?
I have been marinating a large batch of chicken breast in eggs and spices. I'm going to put bread crumbs on them before cooking. I'm wondering, if I were to bread them and then seal them in vacuum ...
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Is it safe to vacuum seal shredded Parmesan?
I was trying to think of a way to more efficiently storing parmesan for quick access. I realized I could shred a batch and vacuum seal it in a jar to better preserve the flavor after shedding.
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Out of Date Vine Leaves - are they safe to eat? [duplicate]
I bought vacuum packed vine leaves quite some time ago. Stupidly didn't get round to using them so they are still in the fridge. They are well passed their sell by date of March 2011. Should I just ...
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Are the claims legitimate linking botulism to vacuum prepared foods?
I have read in many places 1,2,3 claims of a link between preparing foods sous vide and botulism, with claims that this is because the food is prepared in a vacuum.
This struck me as illogical, so I ...
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