Eggs are categorized into three grades, AA, A, and B based on quality considerations. To determine these grade ratings, eggs are sorted into categories by size, weight and “quality” factors concerning the shell, white, egg yolk, and the internal air cell. Also, abnormalities are looked for, such as the presence of spots of blood, which […]
Food Science
Why Are Some Dishes Not Microwave Safe?
I mentioned in a previous article that microwaves pass through many of materials we use in them. Yet, if you are an experienced microwave user, you know that not all containers or dishes are microwave safe. First, certain plastics, like foam containers, simply melt easily from the heat of the food. You don’t have to be a magnetron […]
The Invention Of The Microwave Oven
A longstanding and peculiar myth about microwave ovens, that microwaves cook food from the inside out, got started at the very beginning of the microwave oven industry. It was based on the observations of Dr. Percy L. Spencerof the Raytheon Corporation. The company had worked on Radar during World War II, but in 1946, Spencer, more or less […]
What’s the Difference Between White, Baby Bella, and Portabella Mushrooms?
The difference between white mushrooms, baby Bella or cremini mushrooms, and portabellas may surprise you. In fact, these familiar varieties are actually are not different mushrooms, but different cultivars of the same mushroom. A cultivar is a plant, or in this case, mushroom, of a particular species that is selected and/or bred for certain desired […]
Should You Rinse Chicken Before Cooking It?
I was watching the latest episode of The Profitwith Marcus Leomonis last night and one of the segments spurred me to write about something I was not going to bother writing about because I thought it was thoroughly covered: Should you rinse raw chicken in the sink before preparing and cooking it? The episode featured a […]
The Famous Aspartame Email by Nancy Markle: Source of Myths
This article is the fourth and final article in the series about the artificial sweetener, aspartame. For the previous articles, see: What Is Aspartame and How Was It Invented? Why is There a Warning About Phenylketonurics on Diet Soda Labels? Exaggerated Claims About the Harmful Effects of Aspartame One thing that has continually amazed me […]