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white powder on dried figs
We buy dried figs in a packet, which usually takes some weeks for us to
finish. Meanwhile we get a white crystalline powdery deposit forming on the surface of the figs. Is this advisable to eat, as i guess it's some sort of fungus; or should we scrub or scrape it off? |
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"Dave West" wrote:
> >We buy dried figs in a packet, which usually takes some weeks for us to >finish. Meanwhile we get a white crystalline powdery deposit forming on the >surface of the figs. > >Is this advisable to eat, as i guess it's some sort of fungus; or should we >scrub or scrape it off? That's perfectly safe to eat. That's sugar migrating to the surface, same as the bloom on chocolate. |
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On Monday, February 11, 2013 6:01:35 AM UTC-6, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> "Dave West" wrote: > > > > > >We buy dried figs in a packet, which usually takes some weeks for us to > > >finish. Meanwhile we get a white crystalline powdery deposit forming on the > > >surface of the figs. > > > > > >Is this advisable to eat, as i guess it's some sort of fungus; or should we > > >scrub or scrape it off? > > > > That's perfectly safe to eat. That's sugar migrating to the surface, > > same as the bloom on chocolate. True. Raisins do that too. --Bryan |
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Brooklyn1 wrote:
> "Dave West" wrote: >> We buy dried figs in a packet, which usually takes some weeks for us to >> finish. Meanwhile we get a white crystalline powdery deposit forming on the >> surface of the figs. >> >> Is this advisable to eat, as i guess it's some sort of fungus; or should we >> scrub or scrape it off? > > That's perfectly safe to eat. That's sugar migrating to the surface, > same as the bloom on chocolate. I actually prefer figs when they are in that state. |
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On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:57:20 -0000, "Dave West"
> wrote: > We buy dried figs in a packet, which usually takes some weeks for us to > finish. Meanwhile we get a white crystalline powdery deposit forming on the > surface of the figs. > > Is this advisable to eat, as i guess it's some sort of fungus; or should we > scrub or scrape it off? > Isn't it just sugar? Leave it alone and eat. If it's really fungus, which would be furry, throw it out and don't eat any. -- Food is an important part of a balanced diet. |
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On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:10:36 -0800, sf wrote:
> Isn't it just sugar? Leave it alone and eat. If it's really fungus, > which would be furry, throw it out and don't eat any. Fungus are typically not furry. |
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On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:40:16 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote: >On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:57:20 -0000, Dave West wrote: > >> We buy dried figs in a packet, which usually takes some weeks for us to >> finish. Meanwhile we get a white crystalline powdery deposit forming on the >> surface of the figs. >> >> Is this advisable to eat, as i guess it's some sort of fungus; or should we >> scrub or scrape it off? > >What are the ingredients on the package? Figs are often coated with >something to keep them from sticking together in the package. It may >be something as simple as flour, or it a chemical humectant such as >glycerol to also keep them fresh. Pure dwarfy know-nothing bullshit. Were figs coated with flour the ingredients list would say. Some dried fruits are chemically treated to keep them from turning brown but rarely and would say. I've never heard of anything added to dried fruit to keep them from sticking together. Dried figs are most often threaded (string figs) threaded on a natural plant twig... over time they become more dry and are less likely to stick. The dwarf is a food moron. |
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On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:07:26 -0600, Pro Meat Nazi
> wrote: > On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:10:36 -0800, sf wrote: > > > Isn't it just sugar? Leave it alone and eat. If it's really fungus, > > which would be furry, throw it out and don't eat any. > > Fungus are typically not furry. You're talking about mushrooms? -- Food is an important part of a balanced diet. |
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On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:47:24 -0800, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:07:26 -0600, Pro Meat Nazi > > wrote: > >> On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:10:36 -0800, sf wrote: >> >>> Isn't it just sugar? Leave it alone and eat. If it's really fungus, >>> which would be furry, throw it out and don't eat any. >> >> Fungus are typically not furry. > > You're talking about mushrooms? You're talking about mold, a very specific kind of fungus. Culinarily speaking they are quite different and not used interchangeably. |
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On Feb 11, 3:57*am, "Dave West" > wrote:
> We buy dried figs in a packet, which usually takes some weeks for us to > finish. Meanwhile we get a white crystalline powdery deposit forming on the > surface of the figs. > > Is this advisable to eat, as i guess it's some sort of fungus; or should we > scrub or scrape it off? Are they from Mexico? Might be cocaine. |
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On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:48:33 -0600, Pro Meat Nazi
> wrote: > On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:47:24 -0800, sf wrote: > > > On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:07:26 -0600, Pro Meat Nazi > > > wrote: > > > >> On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:10:36 -0800, sf wrote: > >> > >>> Isn't it just sugar? Leave it alone and eat. If it's really fungus, > >>> which would be furry, throw it out and don't eat any. > >> > >> Fungus are typically not furry. > > > > You're talking about mushrooms? > > You're talking about mold, a very specific kind of fungus. Culinarily > speaking they are quite different and not used interchangeably. Molds are fungi. 'Nuff said. -- Food is an important part of a balanced diet. |
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Sqwertz wrote:
> > On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:45:04 -0500, Brooklyn1 wrote: > > > I've never heard of anything added to dried fruit to keep them from sticking > > together. > > Yet your own statement says they're covered in sugar. And sugar is > ... get this... sticky! No, he didn't. He said it's sugar migrating to the surface. Figs contain a lot of sugar, which is why they are sweet, so that's what I was thinking too. He did not say the sugar was added to keep them from sticking together. |
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On Monday, February 11, 2013 3:06:04 PM UTC-7, Sqwertz wrote:
<some deletion> > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/sqwertz...ream/lightbox/ > > -sw My Gawd, that looks like some South Pacific house god that we should bow down to. |
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In article >,
Roy > wrote: > On Monday, February 11, 2013 3:06:04 PM UTC-7, Sqwertz wrote: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/sqwertz...ream/lightbox/ > My Gawd, that looks like some South Pacific house god that we should bow > down to. While Steve's sandwich looks extremely inviting, your description put a new shine on it. I laughed out loud, and a bit of beer ran out of my nose. An eighth of a turn either way, and the house god effect probably would have been lessened. On the other hand, "House God" sandwiches could have a real future if some restaurant can duplicate that photo with real food every time a customer orders one. leo |
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On Monday, February 11, 2013 10:20:55 PM UTC-7, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:29:21 -0800, Leonard Blaisdell wrote: > > > > > In article >, > > > Roy > wrote: > > > > > >> On Monday, February 11, 2013 3:06:04 PM UTC-7, Sqwertz wrote: > > > > > >>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/sqwertz...ream/lightbox/ > > > > > >> My Gawd, that looks like some South Pacific house god that we should bow > > >> down to. > > > > And that's good. That should be the first thought that comes into > > *your* head, Roy, when you see one of my posts. Because you worship > > every one of my posts. Heck, without me you wouldn't even exist here. > > > > > On the other hand, "House God" sandwiches could have a real future if > > > some restaurant can duplicate that photo with real food every time a > > > customer orders one. > > > > I was going for symmetrical. All the avocado is on the inside of the > > circle and the lettuce on the outside. I screwed up when I cut the > > pickle - some spears were thinner than others, such as the arm on the > > left. > > -sw Actually, those sandwiches look pretty good. I sure wouldn't turn one down if it was offered to me. |
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"Dave West" > wrote in
: > We buy dried figs in a packet, which usually takes some weeks for us > to finish. Meanwhile we get a white crystalline powdery deposit > forming on the surface of the figs. > > Is this advisable to eat, as i guess it's some sort of fungus; or > should we scrub or scrape it off? > > from a fig growers web site: What is the white crystallized substance on my figs? The “white sugar crystals” that occasionally appear on dried figs are the naturally occurring fruit sugars that have come to the surface and crystallized. This process sometimes happens in exceptionally sweet figs. These natural fruit sugars are edible and many enjoy the light, delicate crunch they add to their fig eating experience. The natural sugar coating is easily eliminated, if desired. When the figs are to be eaten as whole figs, a light wash with warm water will dissolve the sugar. Or, the sugar can be turned into a delicate glaze by putting the figs into a warm oven at low temperature for a few minutes. When used in prepared dishes, the figs’ natural sugar crystals will dissolve in the baking or cooking process. Here are some specific proportions and directions that might be helpful, if you want to remove the naturally occurring sugar crystals: 1. Place ½ cup figs in a microwave-safe dish. 2. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon water. 3. Cover loosely and microwave on high for one minute. |
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On Monday, February 11, 2013 8:29:21 PM UTC-6, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
> In article >, > > Roy > wrote: > > > > > On Monday, February 11, 2013 3:06:04 PM UTC-7, Sqwertz wrote: > > > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/sqwertz...ream/lightbox/ > > > > > My Gawd, that looks like some South Pacific house god that we should bow > > > down to. > > > > While Steve's sandwich looks extremely inviting, your description put a > > new shine on it. I laughed out loud, and a bit of beer ran out of my > > nose. An eighth of a turn either way, and the house god effect probably > > would have been lessened. > > On the other hand, "House God" sandwiches could have a real future if > > some restaurant can duplicate that photo with real food every time a > > customer orders one. > I think it's attractive too, to look at. I wouldn't want to actually *eat* it. > > leo --Bryan |
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On Monday, February 11, 2013 at 1:07:26 PM UTC-8, Pro Meat Nazi wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:10:36 -0800, sf wrote: > > > Isn't it just sugar? Leave it alone and eat. If it's really fungus, > > which would be furry, throw it out and don't eat any. > > Fungus are typically not furry. Mold is furry. |
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