by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Sep 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Without our knowledge, we have made a home for several molds on the food that we have stored to date. But, we still don’t know how to identify them. (Guess what the Pumpkin and bread pictures posted here are from my kitchen!) The article list the eight common types of...
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Sep 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
In this write-up, I am not going to give statistical data of tons of food wastage observed every year. Because numbers seem not to affect us viscerally and we will not realize the amount of food wastage unless we weigh them and get a palpable feel of it. Here are 8...
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Sep 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you think bacteria take more than 5 seconds to grow on spilt food? Image Courtesy Fiveprime.com The five-second rule suggests that if spilt food picked up within 5 seconds, it is safe to eat. Most of us, enjoy this as an amusing social fiction that allows us to eat...
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Sep 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many researchers believe that cooking was an age-old concept discovered over 2.5 million years ago. While some argue stating it is a more modern concept. Despite all this, we know that cooking is a fundamental aspect of our daily lives. Initially, cooking was for...
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Sep 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
In continuation of the previous article, Cleaning and Sanitation contamination can be because of the following:- 19. Irregular cleaning of the utensils and equipment. 20. Wrong dilution of chemicals added to the chopping boards and knives. 21. Hazardous chemicals used...
by Pavithra Krishna Prasad | Sep 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
During food preparation, we tend to concentrate more on the flavor and taste of the food. While the factors mentioned above need attention, storing, and safe handling of food is of greater importance to prepare food that is wholesome, safe, and acceptable for human...