Did you know… Roasting chile peppers slowly over a flame caramelizes sugars and adds distinct flavor to the final product. Peeling the skins is easiest after peppers are placed in a covered container or food grade plastic bag following exposure to heat, which captures the steam being released from the […]
Preservation
Understanding and Making Kefir
Did you know… The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics defines probiotics as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.” Kefir can contain up to 50 live, active species and over 20 billion Colony Forming Units (CFUs). In comparison, yogurt typically […]
Drying Fruits
by P. Kendall and J. Sofos* (6/12) Quick Facts… Successful drying depends on heat, air dryness and good air circulation. Select fresh, fully-ripened fruits. Pretreat fruit pieces by dipping in an ascorbic acid, citric acid, lemon juice or sodium metabisulfite solution. When dry, allow fruit to condition for 4 to 10 […]