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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when mixed (as
in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for it to be refrigerated (where it congeals to a gooey mess). What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt from a microbial culture standpoint? Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? |
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Jeanette Guire > wrote:
> Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when > mixed (as in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask > for it to be refrigerated (where it congeals to a gooey mess). > What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt > from a microbial culture standpoint? > Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which > doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. |
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On Oct 14, 10:18 pm, Jeanette Guire >
wrote: > Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when mixed (as > in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for it to be refrigerated > (where it congeals to a gooey mess). > What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt from a > microbial culture standpoint? The bacteria need to be in water to live and the oil provides the food for them to grow. -- Ron |
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Rod Speed wrote:
>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? > > Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating > the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. > They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. |
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Ron Peterson wrote:
> On Oct 14, 10:18 pm, Jeanette Guire > > wrote: >> Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when mixed (as >> in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for it to be refrigerated >> (where it congeals to a gooey mess). > >> What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt from a >> microbial culture standpoint? > > The bacteria need to be in water to live and the oil provides the food > for them to grow. Bacteria do not need water to survive. That said, I'd be curious if this is just habit or has anyone actually done study of whether the mixed oil/vinegar require chilling to keep bacterial load in check? What other ingredients are added tht might introduce higher risks? |
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Goomba38 > wrote
> Rod Speed wrote >>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? >> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating >> the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. > They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. The containers they came in were near enough. |
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Rod Speed wrote:
> Goomba38 > wrote >> Rod Speed wrote > >>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? > >>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating >>> the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. > >> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. > > The containers they came in were near enough. Not nearly...clean is a far cry from "sterile" which is what I was responding to. |
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Rod Speed wrote: > Goomba38 > wrote >> Rod Speed wrote > >>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? > >>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating >>> the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. > >> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. > > The containers they came in were near enough. Sterility (from a microbiological view)is like virginity it either is or it isn't no in between. |
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Goomba38 wrote: > Ron Peterson wrote: >> On Oct 14, 10:18 pm, Jeanette Guire > >> wrote: >>> Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when >>> mixed (as in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for it >>> to be refrigerated (where it congeals to a gooey mess). >> >>> What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt >>> from a microbial culture standpoint? >> >> The bacteria need to be in water to live and the oil provides the >> food for them to grow. > > Bacteria do not need water to survive. > That said, I'd be curious if this is just habit or has anyone actually > done study of whether the mixed oil/vinegar require chilling to keep > bacterial load in check? What other ingredients are added tht might > introduce higher risks? Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi (including yeasts) require a certain level of "Available Water" to metabolise and grow. Properly made jams do not have sufficient "Available Water" to permit microbial growth. Fungi and bacteria can grow (usually anaerobically) at an oil/water interface an this causes immense problems when water gets in to fuel storages causing the build up of gunge that can disable jet engines (most embarrising at 20,000 feet when all engines cut out). The question is what bacteria are able to grow at the vinegar/oil interface? My guess would be very few medically important microorganisms if it is good quality vinegar. Either make the dressing up in small batches and discard the unused portion or keep it in the fridge and either zap it in the microwave or warm it up with warm water before use. |
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Goomba38 > wrote:
> Rod Speed wrote: >> Goomba38 > wrote >>> Rod Speed wrote >> >>>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? >> >>>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating >>>> the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. >> >>> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. >> >> The containers they came in were near enough. > Not nearly...clean is a far cry from "sterile" They're pretty close to sterile in practice. > which is what I was responding to. |
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GreenieLeBrun > wrote:
> Rod Speed wrote: >> Goomba38 > wrote >>> Rod Speed wrote >> >>>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? >> >>>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating >>>> the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. >> >>> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. >> >> The containers they came in were near enough. > > Sterility (from a microbiological view)is like virginity it either is > or it isn't no in between. Wrong with new containers for those components. |
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GreenieLeBrun > wrote:
> Goomba38 wrote: >> Ron Peterson wrote: >>> On Oct 14, 10:18 pm, Jeanette Guire > >>> wrote: >>>> Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when >>>> mixed (as in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for it >>>> to be refrigerated (where it congeals to a gooey mess). >>> >>>> What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt >>>> from a microbial culture standpoint? >>> >>> The bacteria need to be in water to live and the oil provides the >>> food for them to grow. >> >> Bacteria do not need water to survive. >> That said, I'd be curious if this is just habit or has anyone >> actually done study of whether the mixed oil/vinegar require >> chilling to keep bacterial load in check? What other ingredients are >> added tht might introduce higher risks? > > Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi (including yeasts) require a > certain level of "Available Water" to metabolise and grow. Properly > made jams do not have sufficient "Available Water" to permit > microbial growth. > Fungi and bacteria can grow (usually anaerobically) at an oil/water > interface an this causes immense problems when water gets in to fuel > storages causing the build up of gunge that can disable jet engines > (most embarrising at 20,000 feet when all engines cut out). The problem with that theory is that the dressing sold ready to use already has that interface and doesnt require refrigeration until its opened. > The question is what bacteria are able to grow at the vinegar/oil > interface? My guess would be very few medically important > microorganisms if it is good quality vinegar. > Either make the dressing up in small batches and discard the unused portion or keep it in the fridge and either zap it > in the microwave or warm it up with warm water before use. |
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> They're pretty close to sterile in practice.
You're not listening. Either a container is sterile - that is, a can, or a jar with an airtight seal, and has been "processed" at a certain temperature for a certain number of minutes, or it is not. There is no such thing as "pretty close in practice." Dressing and mayonnaise containers in the grocery store are not. They have cardboard seals, are in no way airtight, and have not been "processed." They *can't* be processed - you can't heat mayonnaise. Conversely, if you argue that a plastic jar with a cardboard seal is sufficient to preserve food, you should put up some fruits and vegetables that way and check back on them in a couple of weeks. -- Daniel MacKay Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Jeanette Guire > wrote:
> Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when mixed (as > in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for it to be refrigerated > (where it congeals to a gooey mess). > > What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt from a > microbial culture standpoint? > > Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which doesn't itself need to be > refrigerated? As I understand it, the garlic and other herbs put in the dressing may have botulism spores on them, the oil provides the environment for the botulism to grow. The vinegar doesn't stop the growth because it separates too easily from the mix. You may be able to avoid refrigeration if you first infuse the herbs and garlic in pure vinegar. However I think the likelihood of spoilage is greater if you do this. (It may not be toxic, but it will taste bad.) |
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Daniel MacKay > wrote:
>> They're pretty close to sterile in practice. > You're not listening. You in spades. > Either a container is sterile - that is, a can, or a jar with > an airtight seal, and has been "processed" at a certain > temperature for a certain number of minutes, or it is not. > There is no such thing as "pretty close in practice." You can keep asserting that till you are blue in the face if you like, changes nothing. > Dressing and mayonnaise containers in the grocery store are not. They > have cardboard seals, are in no way airtight, and have not been "processed." And they are close enough to sterile for all practical purposes anyway. > They *can't* be processed - you can't heat mayonnaise. We aint talking about mayonnaise. > Conversely, if you argue that a plastic jar with a cardboard seal Its got a plastic top as well as the cardboard seal. > is sufficient to preserve food, you should put up some fruits and > vegetables that way and check back on them in a couple of weeks. Having fun thrashing that straw man are you child ? |
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Daniel T. > wrote:
> Jeanette Guire > wrote: > >> Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when >> mixed (as in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for it >> to be refrigerated (where it congeals to a gooey mess). >> >> What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt >> from a microbial culture standpoint? >> >> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which doesn't itself need to be >> refrigerated? > > As I understand it, the garlic and other herbs put in the dressing may > have botulism spores on them, the oil provides the environment for the > botulism to grow. The vinegar doesn't stop the growth because it > separates too easily from the mix. Doesnt explain why the ready to use stuff keeps fine unrefrigerated but you need to refrigerate it once its been opened. > You may be able to avoid refrigeration if you > first infuse the herbs and garlic in pure vinegar. You're unlikely to be able to do that in a sterile situation without a lot of trouble. > However I think the likelihood of spoilage is greater if you do this. Corse it is. > (It may not be toxic, but it will taste bad.) |
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Jeanette Guire wrote:
> Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when mixed (as > in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for it to be refrigerated > (where it congeals to a gooey mess). > > What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt from a > microbial culture standpoint? > > Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which doesn't itself need to be > refrigerated? Cheap olive oil goes rancid faster than good oil because cheap oil is more acidic. Also, if you keep your olive oil refrigerated, you may get condensation in the oil when you have the cold bottle out and open. Moisture may soon spoil the flavor. So when you add vinegar and water, the oil will deteriorate faster. Each time you shake it, you mix air into it. |
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"Rod Speed" > wrote...
>>>>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? >>> >>>>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating >>>>> the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. >>> >>>> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. >>> >>> The containers they came in were near enough. > >> Not nearly...clean is a far cry from "sterile" > > They're pretty close to sterile in practice. Nope. Once the containers are opened, they are no longer sterile. After being used many times and opened & closed repeatedly, they are no longer sterile. The container used for the mixture may be as clean or cleaner than the bottles of oil & vinegar. FWIW, many restaurants keep salad dressings in unrefrigerated containers. If you use them up in a reasonable time (a few days) there is no need to refrigerate them. OTOH, repeated shaking of the mixture will aerate it, and possibly accelerate the oxidation of the olive oil, which will change its taste and aroma. Refrigeration may help delay that oxidation. |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
Perhaps if you mix it up enough, the acetic acid in the vinegar denatures
some of the oil. The resulting mixture may be less acidic, and therefore easier for microbes to grow in. Plus, as some have mentioned, the act of pouring both ingredients into a mixing container probably contaminates it with at least a few microbes anyway. |
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John Weiss > wrote
> Rod Speed > wrote... >>>>>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>>>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? >>>>>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating >>>>>> the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. >>>>> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. >>>> The containers they came in were near enough. >>> Not nearly...clean is a far cry from "sterile" >> They're pretty close to sterile in practice. > Nope. Yep. > Once the containers are opened, they are no longer sterile. After being used many times and opened & closed > repeatedly, they are no longer sterile. And few bother to refrigerate olive oil and vinegar once they have been opened and the container doesnt say that you should either. > The container used for the mixture may be as clean or cleaner than the bottles of oil & vinegar. Unlikely given that the container will have been washed in the home, and not new in the manufacturing plant. > FWIW, many restaurants keep salad dressings in unrefrigerated > containers. If you use them up in a reasonable time (a few days) > there is no need to refrigerate them. Irrelevant to the question that was asked. > OTOH, repeated shaking of the mixture will aerate it, and possibly > accelerate the oxidation of the olive oil, which will change its > taste and aroma. Refrigeration may help delay that oxidation. |
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Rod Speed wrote:
> Daniel T. > wrote: >> Jeanette Guire > wrote: >>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which doesn't itself need to be >>> refrigerated? >> >> As I understand it, the garlic and other herbs put in the dressing may >> have botulism spores on them, the oil provides the environment for the >> botulism to grow. The vinegar doesn't stop the growth because it >> separates too easily from the mix. > > Doesnt explain why the ready to use stuff keeps fine unrefrigerated > but you need to refrigerate it once its been opened. How about what "we" say over here in rfp when a similar question comes up: "Commercial producers have equipment and techniques not available to the home cook." B/ >> You may be able to avoid refrigeration if you >> first infuse the herbs and garlic in pure vinegar. > > You're unlikely to be able to do that in a sterile situation without a lot of trouble. > >> However I think the likelihood of spoilage is greater if you do this. > > Corse it is. > >> (It may not be toxic, but it will taste bad.) > > |
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Rod Speed wrote: > GreenieLeBrun > wrote: >> Rod Speed wrote: >>> Goomba38 > wrote >>>> Rod Speed wrote >>> >>>>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? >>> >>>>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating >>>>> the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. >>> >>>> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. >>> >>> The containers they came in were near enough. >> >> Sterility (from a microbiological view)is like virginity it either is >> or it isn't no in between. > > Wrong with new containers for those components. No, not unless those containers were sterilised via autoclaving, hot air (160C), or gamma irradiation. |
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Rod Speed wrote: > GreenieLeBrun > wrote: >> Goomba38 wrote: >>> Ron Peterson wrote: >>>> On Oct 14, 10:18 pm, Jeanette Guire > >>>> wrote: >>>>> Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when >>>>> mixed (as in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for it >>>>> to be refrigerated (where it congeals to a gooey mess). >>>> >>>>> What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & salt >>>>> from a microbial culture standpoint? >>>> >>>> The bacteria need to be in water to live and the oil provides the >>>> food for them to grow. >>> >>> Bacteria do not need water to survive. >>> That said, I'd be curious if this is just habit or has anyone >>> actually done study of whether the mixed oil/vinegar require >>> chilling to keep bacterial load in check? What other ingredients are >>> added tht might introduce higher risks? >> >> Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi (including yeasts) require >> a certain level of "Available Water" to metabolise and grow. Properly >> made jams do not have sufficient "Available Water" to permit >> microbial growth. >> Fungi and bacteria can grow (usually anaerobically) at an oil/water >> interface an this causes immense problems when water gets in to fuel >> storages causing the build up of gunge that can disable jet engines >> (most embarrising at 20,000 feet when all engines cut out). > > The problem with that theory is that the dressing sold ready to use > already has that interface and doesnt require refrigeration until its > opened. >> The question is what bacteria are able to grow at the vinegar/oil >> interface? My guess would be very few medically important >> microorganisms if it is good quality vinegar. > >> Either make the dressing up in small batches and discard the unused >> portion or keep it in the fridge and either zap it in the microwave >> or warm it up with warm water before use. You will find that these commercial dressings contain preservatives that inhibit the growth of microorganisms |
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GreenieLeBrun > wrote:
> Rod Speed wrote: >> GreenieLeBrun > wrote: >>> Rod Speed wrote: >>>> Goomba38 > wrote >>>>> Rod Speed wrote >>>> >>>>>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>>>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? >>>> >>>>>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up contaminating >>>>>> the mixture, if only because the container wont be sterile. >>>> >>>>> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. >>>> >>>> The containers they came in were near enough. >>> >>> Sterility (from a microbiological view)is like virginity it either >>> is or it isn't no in between. >> >> Wrong with new containers for those components. > > No, not unless those containers were sterilised via autoclaving, hot > air (160C), or gamma irradiation. They end up close enough to sterile due to the manufacturing process. |
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GreenieLeBrun > wrote:
> Rod Speed wrote: >> GreenieLeBrun > wrote: >>> Goomba38 wrote: >>>> Ron Peterson wrote: >>>>> On Oct 14, 10:18 pm, Jeanette Guire > >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> Neither olive oil nor vinnegar need to be refrigerated; yet when >>>>>> mixed (as in home-made salad dressing), the recipes all ask for >>>>>> it to be refrigerated (where it congeals to a gooey mess). >>>>> >>>>>> What is different about olive oil + vinnegar + a few spices & >>>>>> salt from a microbial culture standpoint? >>>>> >>>>> The bacteria need to be in water to live and the oil provides the >>>>> food for them to grow. >>>> >>>> Bacteria do not need water to survive. >>>> That said, I'd be curious if this is just habit or has anyone >>>> actually done study of whether the mixed oil/vinegar require >>>> chilling to keep bacterial load in check? What other ingredients >>>> are added tht might introduce higher risks? >>> >>> Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi (including yeasts) require >>> a certain level of "Available Water" to metabolise and grow. >>> Properly made jams do not have sufficient "Available Water" to >>> permit microbial growth. >>> Fungi and bacteria can grow (usually anaerobically) at an oil/water >>> interface an this causes immense problems when water gets in to fuel >>> storages causing the build up of gunge that can disable jet engines >>> (most embarrising at 20,000 feet when all engines cut out). >> >> The problem with that theory is that the dressing sold ready to use >> already has that interface and doesnt require refrigeration until its >> opened. >>> The question is what bacteria are able to grow at the vinegar/oil >>> interface? My guess would be very few medically important >>> microorganisms if it is good quality vinegar. >> >>> Either make the dressing up in small batches and discard the unused >>> portion or keep it in the fridge and either zap it in the microwave >>> or warm it up with warm water before use. > > You will find that these commercial dressings contain preservatives > that inhibit the growth of microorganisms Mine doesnt. |
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Rod Speed wrote: > GreenieLeBrun > wrote: >> Rod Speed wrote: >>> GreenieLeBrun > wrote: >>>> Rod Speed wrote: >>>>> Goomba38 > wrote >>>>>> Rod Speed wrote >>>>> >>>>>>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>>>>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? >>>>> >>>>>>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up >>>>>>> contaminating the mixture, if only because the container wont >>>>>>> be sterile. >>>>> >>>>>> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. >>>>> >>>>> The containers they came in were near enough. >>>> >>>> Sterility (from a microbiological view)is like virginity it either >>>> is or it isn't no in between. >>> >>> Wrong with new containers for those components. >> >> No, not unless those containers were sterilised via autoclaving, hot >> air (160C), or gamma irradiation. > > They end up close enough to sterile due to the manufacturing process. There is no such thing as "close enough to sterile". Sterility is an absolute. Granted, the vessels will be, in all probability, very clean but that is the best that can be claimed. |
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GreenieLeBrun > wrote:
> Rod Speed wrote: >> GreenieLeBrun > wrote: >>> Rod Speed wrote: >>>> GreenieLeBrun > wrote: >>>>> Rod Speed wrote: >>>>>> Goomba38 > wrote >>>>>>> Rod Speed wrote >>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Why must I refrigerate a mix of that which >>>>>>>>> doesn't itself need to be refrigerated? >>>>>> >>>>>>>> Essentially because the mixing will normally end up >>>>>>>> contaminating the mixture, if only because the container wont >>>>>>>> be sterile. >>>>>> >>>>>>> They technically weren't sterile beforehand either. >>>>>> >>>>>> The containers they came in were near enough. >>>>> >>>>> Sterility (from a microbiological view)is like virginity it either >>>>> is or it isn't no in between. >>>> >>>> Wrong with new containers for those components. >>> >>> No, not unless those containers were sterilised via autoclaving, hot >>> air (160C), or gamma irradiation. >> >> They end up close enough to sterile due to the manufacturing process. > There is no such thing as "close enough to sterile". Sterility is an absolute. Wrong, as always. A freshly manufactured glass bottle is close enough to sterile just because of the process used to make it. > Granted, the vessels will be, in all probability, very clean but that is the best that can be claimed. Same thing, different words. |
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>>> They end up close enough to sterile due to the manufacturing process.
> >> There is no such thing as "close enough to sterile". Sterility is an >> absolute. > > Wrong, as always. A freshly manufactured glass bottle is close > enough to sterile just because of the process used to make it. > >> Granted, the vessels will be, in all probability, very clean but that is >> the best that can be claimed. > > Same thing, different words. > uh, rod buddy, words mean something. sterile will never mean close enough to sterile. different words mean different things. amazon.com has some good deals on dictionaries. |
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> Having fun thrashing that straw man are you child ? Don't take my word for it. do it. |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
Daniel MacKay > wrote:
> Rod Speed wrote >> Daniel MacKay > wrote: >>>> They're pretty close to sterile in practice. >>> You're not listening. >> You in spades. >>> Either a container is sterile - that is, a can, or a jar with >>> an airtight seal, and has been "processed" at a certain >>> temperature for a certain number of minutes, or it is not. >>> There is no such thing as "pretty close in practice." >> You can keep asserting that till you are blue in the face if you like, changes nothing. >>> Dressing and mayonnaise containers in the grocery store are not. They >>> have cardboard seals, are in no way airtight, and have not been "processed." >> And they are close enough to sterile for all practical purposes anyway. >>> They can't be processed - you can't heat mayonnaise. >> We aint talking about mayonnaise. >>> Conversely, if you argue that a plastic jar with a cardboard seal >> Its got a plastic top as well as the cardboard seal. >>> is sufficient to preserve food, you should put up some fruits and >>> vegetables that way and check back on them in a couple of weeks. >> Having fun thrashing that straw man are you child ? > Don't take my word for it. do it. No thanks, it aint relevant to what is actually being discussed. |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
just joe > wrote:
>>>> They end up close enough to sterile due to the manufacturing >>>> process. >> >>> There is no such thing as "close enough to sterile". Sterility is an >>> absolute. >> >> Wrong, as always. A freshly manufactured glass bottle is close >> enough to sterile just because of the process used to make it. >> >>> Granted, the vessels will be, in all probability, very clean but >>> that is the best that can be claimed. >> >> Same thing, different words. > uh, rod buddy, words mean something. And in that particular case, they mean essentially the same thing. > sterile will never mean close enough to sterile. And close enough to sterile has a different meaning to sterile. > different words mean different things. And in that particular case, they mean essentially the same thing. > amazon.com has some good deals on dictionaries. Only a fool bothers with that sort of dinosaur technology when there are so many online. |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
"Rod Speed" > wrote:
> Daniel T. > wrote: > > As I understand it, the garlic and other herbs put in the > > dressing may have botulism spores on them, the oil provides the > > environment for the botulism to grow. The vinegar doesn't stop > > the growth because it separates too easily from the mix. > > Doesnt explain why the ready to use stuff keeps fine unrefrigerated > but you need to refrigerate it once its been opened. Commercial salad dressings and acidified sauces are microbiologically safe. Manufacturers follow strict quality controls and diligently comply with FDA-mandated Good Manufacturing Practices in production of these commercial products. Commercial salad dressing and sauce products are also made with pasteurized eggs that are free of Salmonella and other pathogenic bacteria and further ensure the safety of these products. As such, these commercial products do not have the food safety risks associated with their homemade counterparts, which contain unpasteurized eggs. Homemade versions also may not contain sufficient quantities of food acids like vinegar (acetic acid) or lemon juice (citric acid) to kill harmful microorganisms. (http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap1sal.html) |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
>> amazon.com has some good deals on dictionaries. > > Only a fool bothers with that sort of dinosaur technology when there are > so many online. > kinda why i suggested it to you................................... |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
just joe > wrote:
>>> amazon.com has some good deals on dictionaries. >> >> Only a fool bothers with that sort of dinosaur technology when there >> are so many online. >> > > kinda why i suggested it to you................................... Never ever could bullshit its way out of a wet paper bag. Even someone as stupid as you should be able to find countless examples of where I have posted a link to an online dictionary. |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
Logan Shaw > wrote:
> Rod Speed wrote: >> GreenieLeBrun > wrote: > >>> You will find that these commercial dressings contain preservatives >>> that inhibit the growth of microorganisms >> >> Mine doesnt. > > Well, you learn something new every day. Rod Speed has his own brand > of salad dressing, just like Paul Newman. I never would've guessed it. Pathetic. |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
Daniel T. > wrote
> Rod Speed > wrote >> Daniel T. > wrote: >>> As I understand it, the garlic and other herbs put in the dressing >>> may have botulism spores on them, the oil provides the >>> environment for the botulism to grow. The vinegar doesn't stop >>> the growth because it separates too easily from the mix. >> Doesnt explain why the ready to use stuff keeps fine unrefrigerated >> but you need to refrigerate it once its been opened. > Commercial salad dressings and acidified sauces are microbiologically safe. They do however tell you to refrigerate after opening. There's a reason for that. > Manufacturers follow strict quality controls and diligently > comply with FDA-mandated Good Manufacturing > Practices in production of these commercial products. See above. > Commercial salad dressing and sauce products are also made with pasteurized eggs Not the ones being discussed, those dont contain any eggs at all. > that are free of Salmonella and other pathogenic bacteria > and further ensure the safety of these products. See above. > As such, these commercial products do not have > the food safety risks associated with their homemade > counterparts, which contain unpasteurized eggs. Not the ones being discussed, those dont contain any eggs at all. > Homemade versions also may not contain sufficient > quantities of food acids like vinegar (acetic acid) or > lemon juice (citric acid) to kill harmful microorganisms. Unlikely with the mixture being discussed, see the subject. > (http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap1sal.html) Not relevant to what is being discussed. |
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nothing to see here folks, just move along
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> Never ever could bullshit its way out of a wet paper bag. > look up the word 'grammar'. you could probably find a good book on amazon.com |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigeratedanyway?
Rod Speed wrote:t.
> > Pathetic. > > You certainly are, welfare boy. |
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nothing to see here folks, just move along
just joe wrote:
>> Never ever could bullshit its way out of a wet paper bag. >> > > look up the word 'grammar'. you could probably find a good book on > amazon.com > > welfare Rod dropped out of high school. |
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Why does olive oil & vinnegar (mixed) need to be refrigerated anyway?
"Rod Speed" > wrote...
> > Wrong, as always. A freshly manufactured glass bottle is close > enough to sterile just because of the process used to make it. So, what does that have to do with the state of olive oil or vinegar? Packaging plants don't manufacture bottles; they fill bottles that have been made elsewhere and shipped. |
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