The Truth Behind “Iffy” Food Items
Moldy bread? Well, you just have to throw it out. But what about foods that are within their expiration date but look a little “off.” Are they safe to eat? Here are few examples that you’ve probably run across. They’re still edible – though you might choose to pass anyway after reading the explanations:
• Green spots on potato chips are not mold – just chlorophyll, which some potatoes produce in an attempt to sprout.
• The “rainbow oil slick” on a piece of deli ham is simply a thin layer of fat.
• That tooth-chipping chunk in sausage is probably not a bone chip. It’s more likely to be a piece of tendon or ligament that hardened during the cooking process.
(Source: Men’s Fitness)
Thanks for helping me confirm that much on the “instant” food we eat is loaded with undesirables. Another reason to eat fresh, organic fruits and veggies only.
OMGoogles! You just saved me so much money on food! That’s exactly what I’d mistakenly thought those experiences were! Cool…