Thursday, June 02, 2011

Some quotes from others.

"The power of accurate observation is frequently called
cynicism by those who don't have it".

"A people that values its privileges above its principals soon looses both"

"Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens"

"University/Colleges politics are vicious precisely because the stakes are small"

In conjunction w/ Tefilas Shi'loh & Yom Kipur Koton

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

DNA techniques to detect fish fraud, even in canned products

DNA techniques to detect fish fraud, even in canned products
By Rory Harrington, 01-Jun-2011-Related topics: Quality & Safety

Molecular technologies could now be used to foil fishing fraud and boost traceability by determining the origin of even processed products like canned fish, said scientists from the European Commission.

Current situation re: infestation

Corn on the cob- Fresh or frozen- infested with thrips- must remove kernels, rinse.
Strawberries- fresh- Cut off green top- wash fruit with soap & water, puree
or cut away green top, peel fruit including removing all seeds then can be eaten.
Strwaberries frozen with hashgocha-Puree or cook then can be eaten.
Pearl Barley-all year, must soak in hot tap water, check water for insects, if none found rinse & use.
Cherries or Blueberries- Use commercially grown, don't use organic or from small farmer that did not spray.
Salmon-All wild salmon including all canned salmon is infested.
Alert:Some stores are carrying a cheaper non-farmed (wild) salmon.
All Raisins are still to be considered infested, some more than others, nonetheless infested.