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Food Safety From The Store To The Table In The Age Of COVID-19

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Can you get coronavirus (COVID-19) from food? Check out these tips on how to prevent food poisoning. Learn all about viruses, bacteria, food safety, proper food handling, safe cooking temperatures, pasteurization, sterilization, and best practices for general safety when using a grill, smoker, and oven.

Basic Meat Science For Cooks

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What is meat and how does cooking alter it? Discover the science of what meat is made of, including water, fat, protein, connective tissue, salt, and other minerals. And find out what happens when meat meets heat.

Beware Of The “Lasagna Cell”: The Danger Of Food And Metals

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My foil-wrapped lasagna has holes in the foil: what’s going on here? Some chemicals in foods react badly with certain metals and can even create toxins. Here’s what you need to know about reactive and corrosive metals, how your lasagna can create a sort of electric battery cell, and how to avoid this problem.