This additive has been banned from cosmetics, but not from food
Pitting an avocado doesn't have any influence on how long the avocado will last as a whole.
This actually has the opposite effect and can make it more sticky.
Both are made with the exact same ingredients, so it's just a matter of preference, really.
While you should wash fruit and veggies, you shouldn't do the same with meat. This can actually spread bacteria all over you and the kitchen!
Not with baking. You might be able to get away with your own twist in cooking a dish, but baking is more like an exact science and the correct measurements are really important.
It is. You might get away with tossing some spices and herbs while cooking, but some foods will rely on a chemical reaction from the seasoning that can only occur if you do it beforehand.
It is not. Metal, glass, Pyrex, and other types of bakeware conduct heat differently, and this affects the baking process.
Not all salt is created equal. You will have to experiment with different varieties to know your measurements, as they vary on how salty they can make food.
While big lumps of flour are not great, some recipes will benefit from the air bubbles in a lightly mixed batter to make the end result fluffier.
Sure you can melt it if you need it, but leaving it at room temperature will work better if you just want a softer texture.
Some very specific acidic ones might achieve this, but in general they'll just add flavor.
Actually, chopped potatoes will boil more evenly and will be easier to mash.
The nutritional value doesn't change much from raw to cooked tomatoes. In fact, the antioxidant lycopene actually increases when tomatoes are cooked.
Doing so with cold water will stop the cooking process, and will also strip pasta of starches that will help it stick to sauces.
While it does increase water's boiling point, salt won't make a huge difference in terms of cooking time.
We tend to keep it in our pantries for months, but the truth is that baking soda does go bad.
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The only difference is how they're prepared. Nutritionally, they're exactly the same.
Cooking chicken with skin on will actually help sealing in flavor and moisture.
The sound you hear when you boil lobster is not a desperate cry. It's just the sound of air coming from under their shells.
This will depend on the thickness and doesn't always has to be the case. You might want to turn them as soon as the bottom is firm.
If it's a steak, you're pretty safe at eating it as you like it (as long as the core temperature reaches 145°F/62.7°C). Ground meat, however, requires more attention and should be well-done to kill all the bacteria.
Not necessarily. A much more accurate way to know this is by using a thermometer.
Food cooked in the microwave will actually be exposed to intense heat over a shorter period of time, and in some cases that can actually be helpful in retaining some nutrients.
You can and should wash your iron skillet. Just make sure you dry it thoroughly to prevent rust.
Mushrooms are porous, so some people think that rinsing them will strip them of their earthy flavor. But they're usually quite dirty, so make sure you wash them before cooking.
In fact, the opposite is true, especially if you want to sear meat. In which case, you will need to have quite the hot pan.
If you use a dull knife, you'll have to apply more pressure, meaning that the knife is more likely to slip from your hand and you can cut yourself.
Whatever oil you use will not mix with the water and won't do anything to prevent pasta from sticking together. All you can do to achieve this is to stir it occasionally.
This is not always the case. This will vary depending on the temperature at which food is cooked and the amount of time it's cooked.
There are many things in life that we accept as true, and many of us never really challenge these beliefs. When it comes to cooking, it's no different. Some concepts are passed on from generation to generation, while others we just hear about through the grapevine and never really bother to look them up and confirm. The truth is that many of the things we do in the kitchen are based on myths, and some of them are false.
Browse through the following gallery and get to know the most common cooking myths that are actually not true.
Common cooking myths debunked
You should always rinse pasta...or should you?
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There are many things in life that we accept as true, and many of us never really challenge these beliefs. When it comes to cooking, it's no different. Some concepts are passed on from generation to generation, while others we just hear about through the grapevine and never really bother to look them up and confirm. The truth is that many of the things we do in the kitchen are based on myths, and some of them are false.
Browse through the following gallery and get to know the most common cooking myths that are actually not true.