Anyone heard that cooked greens start forming nitrates(carcinogenic) in storage? Wondering if there are any such detriments to this sort of product?
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Nitrates are not formed during cooking. Nitrates are absorbed from the soil during growth and so they are a naturally occurring component of vegetables and are part of their metabolism. Infants under 3 months of age are at increased risk for nitrite (not nitrate, but the pH of an infant stomach can facilitate conversion of nitrates to nitrites) toxicity known as methemoglobinemia; but unless you are feeding your &lt;3 month old a diet high in nitrates as opposed to breast milk, that's not a major concern. Regarding nitrite formation during storage, there are several factors which will inhibit that in commercial foods. First it is likely these are cooked in a moist environment either by steam or by blanching, both of which reduce vegetable nitrate content. Additionally, some of the conversion of nitrates to nitrites is facilitated by enzymes in the plant and bacteria in the environment. Both enzymes and bacteria will be inactivated by the heat necessary to produce a shelf stable package, so conversion from nitrate to nitrite should be minimal during shelf storage.
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I use prepackaged salads and the bags work well, keeping the unopened greens fresh for about three weeks although they should be consumed sooner. Once open, the salad should keep for about two weeks. I also pack the green bag into a Debbie Meyer green box and it keeps food fresher even longer. Not as good for strawberries, however!
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None that I'm aware of -- I bought them for a friend who is still filling them with herbs of some sort - she stores them in the refrigerator and has not mentioned any deterioration.
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Like all opened vegetables, it needs refrigeration to preserve it so into the fridge. The Saver works very well, has a nice tight seal and will not pollute your fridge.
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I keep mine in the bathroom cabinet . Lasts me a couple months. Haven't had trouble with it going bad. May not be a bad idea though to keep it in the fridge, especially if its not used quickly. Cooking oils can go bad if left out for too long .
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It's dirt. Literally!!!! What is the shelf life of dirt? Dont waste your money!!!! Get Amazing Green Superfood, much better!!
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I have filled them up and keep them refrigerated. I normally do not leave anything like ketcup, mustard etc. out of the fridge.
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Well, not while still in the box... After cooking, I don't know. I never refrigerated the cooked product and as far as I know, it was fine.
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Hi Rosebud, I have one in my frig right now but there in no information on it as to what it contains. I know for me it doesn't seem to work that well. I always recycle my vegetable bin often so it is not like I let things set for a long time. I was hoping this would help me with doing this less. I really don't see any major difference in the life of my produce. I am still looking to find a different replacement. If I remember from the original package that it may contain a charcoal type ingredient. I hope you will have better luck if you decide to buy it.
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I have no idea and I don't believe the nitrates are listed on the package. I threw it out but as I remember a serving was a tablespoon. It is not organic and tastes AWFUL.
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I stored mine in the refrigerator, a friend of mine did not. Both of us enjoyed the product and had no problems. :)
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As I recall, Coconut Oil can get rancid after a while, but I use this product on skin and hair, as a makeup remover and conditioner so it never lasts very long in my house. I would think you could refrigerate it to extend shelf life. If you are using it for cooking, after several months I would make sure that the flavor has not been compromised, but typically I have had no problems with this. Excellent product and so many ways to use it. The fact that there is no expiration date on the jar indicates it has longevity but there are also no preservatives in this product.
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It is 100% Noni juice with nothing added. I'm not sure if nitrates occur naturally but the label says contains naturally occurring minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, pytonurtirents and bioflavonoids. In case this helps you decide if any of those things = nitrate. Sorry I could not be of more help than that.
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Specifically in the Drogheria & Alimentari, it is a date before which the flavor would be guaranteed at its peak. I have however actually used a few jars of this that were "lost" and were 6 years after their data - and their quality was not really affected. Of course, you should be careful to consider that it was at least stored in a dry environment as moisture could cause spoilage - but it would be noticeable. If it's within a couple years and shelf stored it should be ok IMHO.
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I've heard it could go rancid. I keep mine in the refrigerator just in case. I wouldn't buy it in bulk, but that's just a personal choice.
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My pleasure! My daughter-in-law loves her pyrex sets especially since she read some chemicals can leach onto left-over foods stored in plastic containers in the refrigerator. Also, we always know they are clean and there is no residue from different foods. Have a good day!!
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I cook my vegetables in it. We are vegetarians, so I have not tried meat or fish. I have never re-heated in it. Basically the water in the bottom boils, which steams the vegetables. No nutrients are left in the water and more are in your vegetables. Yes, one can add spices to the vegetables. I would be more likely to take the cooked vegetables out and add them as I put them in to the serving bowl.