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Is MSG soluble in oil?

I know that salt is not soluble in oil. I've tried seasoning oil with it and the salt never dissolved. I was wondering if MSG behaves the same way as salt in oi

Baking in oven after machine kneading

I want to remove the bread after it is kneaded and then bake it in the oven. When will I know that it is fully kneaded? I have a rosewill 2 pound bread maker

What were the main ingredients of the Thai cuisine before global trade? [closed]

The traditional Thai cuisine was very different than the current one in a holistic perspective. At some point in history the Thai nation star

Substitute Milk for Water in Bread

I want to substitute milk for the water called for in my recipe for bread. The recipe calls for 3 cups water. Home much milk should I use?

Kiwifruit - slow drying

Last year, I accidentally slow dried some yellow kiwifruit in my refrigerator. I had simply forgotten about them. It must have been at least four months before

What is the uncured pork belly called?

wiki says Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork ... typically from the pork belly. What is the uncured pork belly called?

Stirring honey in room temp. water vs. boiling honey water?

I read Is lemonade better when made with simple syrup?, but does the answer differ if I use honey rathe rthan sugar? In their videos on making lemonade, Rache

What is this hot dog grilling machine called in everyday spoken English?

People love hot dogs. What is this hot dog grilling machine called in everyday spoken English?

Reducing acidity without creating "soapy" taste

It is well known that sugar is used to reduce the acidity in tomato sauce. Yet there is no chemical reaction going, just a shift in taste. The PH remains the sa

How does the food industry know the expiration date?

I always have this question in mind whenever I see the EXP date on different products. I wonder how they can know a chocolate bar will spoil after 1 year or 6

Combining batches of sauerkraut

I make sauerkraut regularly, this last batch has too much celery seed. I use celery seed instead of caraway. I like the flavor better. I have 2 quarts left. Can

What's the difference between natural honey and supermarket honey? [closed]

Would either one affect glycemic index for consumption purpose? Are they the same in terms of food safety for normal people and diabetics.

Incorporating fruits in creme brulee

Does anyone have any idea on what precautions to take while combining fruit puree with custard for creme brulees? I added strawberry puree ( which I added some

Overnight oatmeal still underwater?

So this is a little embarrassing, but following the standard overnight oatmeal instructions on a can of McCann steel cut oats isn't yielding the expected result

Why don't some Italian tomato sauces and pastes use citric acid?

I bought tomato paste that came from Italy that just contains tomatoes and no citric acid. Another jar of tomato passata also only contained tomatoes. Are Itali

Is the typical value (as consumed) refer to the product after cooking or before cooking?

Looking at the Typical Values under Nutrition for Morrisons Free Range Egg Noodles, does the "(as consumed) per 100g" mean that 100g of uncooked noodles provide

Fermenting by accident

I had made some lemonade for a party and now having some leftovers sitting on a counter for a few days it has started to ferment. The containers were all steril

Can I make a sourdough boule, freeze it then thaw it and bake it?

I think sourdough yeasts don’t do well with being frozen normally, but if I’ve let the dough go through all of its rises and shaped it into the fina

How will baking chicken at a high heat differ from a lower heat?

I want to fix my daughter's favorite foods for her birthday -- chicken and fries -- but don't want to actually deep-fry anything. (Don't have a deep-fryer, for

Name for a master "cook plan" that describes how you prepare and serve all courses of a meal

I'm writing some software and could use some help (from some experts!) naming something. In cooking, culinary arts, etc. I have to imagine that there exists a c

Is it possible to make yoghurt directly in the milk carton using sous vide?

I recently got a sous vide circulator as a gift. I've made yoghurt before but using jars and a thermometer, and the method is heating it to 82 degrees, cooling

How do commercial operations defrost large amounts

I know the basic health regulations but practically what do large scale operations do to defrost chicken/meats? Trying to defrost it all in the fridge takes app

Why do industrial drinks mark caffeine as a flavoring?

The ingredients list is sometimes written "Flavors: ... Caffeine" (Arômes: ... Caféine) on official Coca-Cola cans and home-brand cola bottles here

Is there somewhere I can see a diverse range of plating options?

I'm not very good at plating, but I'm okay at copying ways that other chefs have plated their foods. I recently watched a video where two chefs make and plate a

Too much lemon in beef stew help! [duplicate]

I have a fruity beef stew with plums, carrots, beef, onion, beef stock and far too much lemon juice and lemon zest. It tastes too lemony, what

Searing Tofu in Stainless Skillet

I've been trying to sear tofu in my stainless skillet, but no matter what I do it seems to stick. The nice crust gets ripped off of my tofu pieces. I've played

Using fridge for slow rise dough with eggs

I have a recipe for low carb bread using yeast, vital wheat gluten, oat fiber, flax meal and 2 eggs. It tasted ok but would it be safe to do a slow 24-48 hour

How to prevent runny nose when eating spicy foods? [closed]

This question is slightly less about cooking and more about delivery. Myself and some of my guests love spicy food, but get terribly runny nos

Why does meat (beef and pork) stay pink inside even when braised or stewed for hours?

Question is basically as is in the title. After simmering for hours, I would expect beef or pork to look fully cooked and grey in the centre, but it'll come out

The bread is brighter than usual

I have a Morphy-Richards bread-baker which is about 30 years old. It still works fine, but the latest bread I baked is brighter than usual. I use whole wheat fl