Does it stay tender when cold (like in pasta salads)? I've tried 2 GF pastas that get tough in the fridge.
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Sorry, I have yet to find a GF pasta that converts to pasta salad. They all seem to resolidify when chilled.
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Yes, I have used this many times for mac salads and it is wonderful.. I have used all bags. I love this pasta!
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Actually, if you toss the pasta in the sauce, oil or dressing while it is still warm it says fairly soft. Especially if you add oil to boil water then again once rinsed. Some brands work better than others white rice will be softer than brown. Salad dressings work great!
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I put it in the refrigerator when I first got it and it got very cold. I haven't put it in the refrigerator since. It really stays cold for me but if you like it really cold and get really hot at night, you can just put it in the refrigerator again. I have never needed to put it in the freezer but you can. I works SO GOOD!!! IT IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE CHILLOW OR ANY OTHERS ON THE MARKET. I HAVE TRIED THEM ALL! THIS ONE IS SOFT AND COMFORTABLE UNLIKE THE OTHERS.
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It's a bit thicker. I am mixing with first pressed cold extra virgin olive oil, and mother's vinegar, to TRY and keep healthy. It makes for a good change of pace from regular Italian. I find I have to warm it up before it pours after the first time. But it's got more garlic and I guess some cheese taste, but I'm always throwing some cheese on my salad anyhow.
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I would recommend trying to find this locally in a health food store where its kept refrigerated. You're paying a premium to have it shipped cold as it should be. I would recommend a shelf stable brand SBO (like Prescript Assist) if your looking to effect bigger changes to the gut flora. Take it with some resistant starch.
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No refrigeration. The first time I used it, I put it in the fridge as I would any other open bottle of dressing and the oil solidified and clogged the bottle. I had to wait until it became room temperature to pour it on my salad. 15 minutes was not enough, it took more like 2 hours for me.
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Yes, I froze it all the time, in small servings. It does mess with the consistency a bit; I was blending it in smoothies and it wasn't a problem.
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I've sliced up venison roasts and whole muscle venison frozen with no problems. I've had mine for a yr and had no issues..
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yes. If you hear swishing around in there, it's not cold enough. Leave it in the freezer for at least 24 hrs. It takes a while.
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I personally have not had a problem with your issue, however be aware that your meats and or fats should be as close to slightly frozen as possible if not everything will be mushy!
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No, not really hard, just somewhat stiff. It is not intended for keeping food in a cooler; it is intended for cold therapy. I suggest you look for a different kind of ice pack that is intended for coolers.
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My container says keep in cool dry place. So mine stays in the cabinet. If it was in the fridge it would probably harden and then be hard to get out of the tub. :) hope this helps :)
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You could do that. I just kept it in the refrig and it was fine for 4 months due to the salt content. Just ate the last of it 2 days ago. Still had good texture, though some of the skinnier ends were dry and had to be cut away.
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I had a salad and a soup at the same time and the salad did not become warm, but it was not cold like itwanted it to be. They were right next to each other. Another time they were separated by a container andit stayed cold. You just have to experiment. It's not perfect, but I'm getting it to better by how I stack thecontainers. The directions are not very good, so I just keep trying different combinations. I like the unit,the size the bag and how easy it is to take my lunch. I have had soup stay warm, just have to get the container hot by putting hot water in it before I put the soup in and having the soup very hot. If I separatethe salad by a container, the salad stays cold. I had a salad and a soup at the same time and the salad did not become warm, but it was not cold like itwanted it to be. They were right next to each other. Another time they were separated by a container andit stayed cold. You just have to experiment. It's not perfect, but I'm getting it to better by how I stack thecontainers. The directions are not very good, so I just keep trying different combinations. I like the unit,the size the bag and how easy it is to take my lunch. I have had soup stay warm, just have to get the container hot by putting hot water in it... » Read More I had a salad and a soup at the same time and the salad did not become warm, but it was not cold like itwanted it to be. They were right next to each other. Another time they were separated by a container andit stayed cold. You just have to experiment. It's not perfect, but I'm getting it to better by how I stack thecontainers. The directions are not very good, so I just keep trying different combinations. I like the unit,the size the bag and how easy it is to take my lunch. I have had soup stay warm, just have to get the container hot by putting hot water in it before I put the soup in and having the soup very hot. If I separatethe salad by a container, the salad stays cold. « Show Less
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I keep mine in the fridge and and have yet to see it go bad. I love this stuff.
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I keep mine in the refrigerator or freezer and i don't worry about it going bad. It will last a long time.
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I've kept it up to 2 weeks in the fridge. However, it does get hard and so you need to chip it up,but it tastes fine.
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I send lunch with our daughter, and there is an ice pack with it. When she gets home, it is not still frozen- or cold for that matter. I pack her lunch at 8:30, and she gets home at 4:00. I am sure it keeps until 12:00, which is all I really need. May I suggest a small Igloo cooler, instead? I can say that it is a great, sturdy product. Easy to clean- no smelly cracks that don't clean well. I am very happy with it, and it will last for years.