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FOOD SPOILAGE
White flecks floating around canned squash can look like spoilage, but starch, hard-water minerals, or table-salt additives may cause harmless cloudiness in the jar- Home-canned red beets can suddenly turn pale, then regain their darker color days later; heat temporarily changes the pigments before the reaction reverses
- Crystallized honey is not spoiled; warming an open jar in hot, not boiling, water can dissolve the sugar crystals while helping preserve its color and flavor
- Black seeds inside home-canned tomatoes can look like spoilage; a harmless reaction with iron or other minerals may be responsible if the jar stayed sealedWhen home-canning tomatoes, dark flecks on the seeds can appear due to interactions between minerals and plant chemicals. This phenomenon i...08 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- An Asian pear can look like any other sweet fruit, but needs extra acid for home canning; add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to every pint jarCanning Asian pears, requires meticulous attention, especially given their low acidity. To safely prepare these fruits for preservation, it...08 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Plastic eggs in your kitchen? FSSAI shares update; here’s how to check if an egg is fresh or stale at homeEgg test at home: FSSAI has shared a simple egg freshness test that can be done at home amid social media claims about “plastic eggs”. The ...28 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Using flour straight from the fridge? Let it warm to room temperature first; cold flour can change how baking powder and yeast work once you start bakingBaking success can be compromised when using cold flour directly from the refrigerator. The lower temperature disrupts the work of leavenin...26 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Soak a cotton swab in vanilla and place it inside the refrigerator or freezer with the door closed for 24 hours to tackle lingering odorsVanilla is suggested as a method to reduce odors in refrigerators and freezers. Experts emphasize that cleaning and removing spoiled food a...25 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Fridge still smells after cleaning? Soak a cotton swab in vanilla and leave it inside for 24 hours: This little-known trick targets lingering odorsDeep cleaning your refrigerator is vital for eliminating odors and maintaining food hygiene. Consider soaking cotton swabs in vanilla essen...25 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distancesIn 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for truck...18 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Blanch fresh spinach for exactly 2 minutes, then plunge it immediately into ice water; this step prepares the leaves for 10–12 months in the freezerBlanching spinach for two minutes stops enzymes that degrade quality. This quick process prevents spoilage and maintains color and taste in...17 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Soak cut fruit for 10 minutes in 1 teaspoon of ascorbic acid per gallon of cold water; Penn State says vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to keep fruit from darkeningCut fruit quickly turns brown due to an enzyme reacting with oxygen. A simple vitamin C solution effectively halts this undesirable darkeni...09 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Wrapping half a coconut in aluminium foil: How this simple kitchen trick may keep it fresh for longer, its benefits and the right way to store itTo keep leftover coconut halves fresh, it's essential to prevent moisture loss and spoilage. Wrapping the exposed surface tightly in alumin...08 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- Wrapping papaya in aluminium foil: How this simple kitchen trick may slow ripening, its benefits and the right way to use itTo prolong the freshness of papayas, envelop their stems in aluminum foil. This clever method minimizes the release of ethylene gas, conseq...01 Sep, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
- Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Call me, I will join you: Rahul Gandhi offers to be part of protest as tribal student highlights woesRahul Gandhi offered to join tribal students protesting in Pune over hostel facilities. A young woman highlighted issues concerning educati...22 Aug, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
- Farm-to-fork food safety fix on Niti Aayog menu; Wider testing, stricter enforcement plannedIndia is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its food safety framework. Measures include farm-to-fork tracking and expanded testing infrastruc...31 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
- The One Kitchen Habit That’s Quietly Spoiling Your Fruits and Veggies Faster Than You RealizeMost people think that the right way to store fruits and vegetables is to store them inside the refrigerator or to place them inside a frui...02 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- Why my fridge smells so bad - and what can I do to stop that?Have you ever noticed a funky smell in your freezer? Where does it come from and what can be done to fix the problem? There are several cau...05 May, 2023, 09.20 PM IST
- What's causing that weird smell in your freezer? Simple steps to fix the problemFreezers can still allow the growth of microbes, such as bacteria, yeasts and moulds, which can cause bad smells if the temperature rises a...05 May, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
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