{"id":30124,"date":"2022-01-06T17:18:04","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T17:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=30124"},"modified":"2022-01-06T17:18:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T17:18:11","slug":"methods-for-determining-whether-youre-dealing-with-fresh-products-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/methods-for-determining-whether-youre-dealing-with-fresh-products-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Methods for Determining Whether You&rsquo;re Dealing With Fresh Products or Not"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When we go to a store, we may become overwhelmed by the variety of products available. A dozen different manufacturers can present eggs alone. Some products can be checked for freshness and quality right away in the supermarket or market, while others must be checked after we get home.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>An&nbsp;egg is&nbsp;fresh if&nbsp;the yolk is&nbsp;in&nbsp;the middle.\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Examine the yolk when you crack an egg. If it is in the center and has a clear circle of whites around it, it indicates that the egg is fresh. In addition, the yolk should be voluminous. Don&rsquo;t eat it if it&rsquo;s flat. If the white doesn&rsquo;t have clear borders and the egg spreads, it could mean you&rsquo;re dealing with spoiled food.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Here&rsquo;s another way to determine the quality of an egg: Put a raw egg (still in its shell) in a bowl of water. It is safe to eat if it remains at the bottom. If one of its sides appears, it indicates that the egg is not as fresh but still edible. If\u00a0it\u00a0comes up\u00a0to\u00a0the water\u2019s surface, you need to\u00a0throw it\u00a0away\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/32bd145f9a86c8073876bcf37e.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30125\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/32bd145f9a86c8073876bcf37e.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>An\u00a0avocado\u2019s freshness can be\u00a0checked by\u00a0its \u201ctail.\u201d\n\n\n\n</h2><p>There is an easy way to check and see how fresh avocado is. Look at its \u201ctail.\u201d Try to take it off \u2014 if it\u2019s easy to do, this means the avocado is fresh. If the \u201ctail\u201d is hard to take out, this means the fruit is not ripe yet.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/b7e5055d5a9fb0e736f7523734.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30126\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/b7e5055d5a9fb0e736f7523734.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>A&nbsp;good pumpkin sounds \u201cempty.\u201d\n\n\n\n</h3><p>In order to find out how good the pumpkin you are holding is, knock on it. Listen to the sound. If it sounds as if it\u2019s empty inside, this product is worth buying. On the outer side, the fruit should look solid.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"612\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/10657c5f868a2ae8200120d294.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30127\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10657c5f868a2ae8200120d294.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Yogurt that\u2019s become layered shouldn\u2019t be\u00a0thrown away\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Sometimes we\u00a0dispose of\u00a0products that are still good to\u00a0eat. For example, when there is\u00a0a\u00a0layer of\u00a0liquid that appears on\u00a0top of\u00a0the\u00a0yogurt\u00a0\u2014 this product can be\u00a0consumed. This is\u00a0whey\u00a0that has nutrients. It\u00a0is\u00a0safe to\u00a0eat, so\u00a0you can simply stir the yogurt to\u00a0get a\u00a0more smooth consistency.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"828\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/8ae8855e6a94ef97f34b89c057.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30128\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/8ae8855e6a94ef97f34b89c057.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Fish should be\u00a0tight\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Always check the texture of fresh fish. Press down on its body with your finger. The meat should return to its previous shape, and the scales should be firm and tight. Also, make sure to look into the fish\u2019s eyes: they should be free of a white layer and not sunken.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/2148705545aba02595a27830f8.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30129\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2148705545aba02595a27830f8.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>It\u2019s better to\u00a0choose saturated yellow lemons\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It\u2019s easy to determine the ripeness of a lemon by eye. The rich yellow color and smoothness of the skin are signs by which you can recognize that the fruit is ripe. A pale yellow color and greenish tint mean that you\u2019d better not buy the lemon.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"555\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/da50185053bcd0a56b31d7e6bf.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30133\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/da50185053bcd0a56b31d7e6bf.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>There should be\u00a0no\u00a0liquid around chicken\n\n\n\n</h2><p>When choosing a chicken, opt for the pieces that don\u2019t have much liquid around them. If you take out a frozen chicken from the freezer and there is a lot of ice around the product as if the chicken is lying in a frozen puddle, it\u2019s not safe to eat this meat. On that note, make sure to avoid chicken with skin that is too red.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/57d3415167b7159456fc73648f.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30130\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/57d3415167b7159456fc73648f.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>It\u00a0is\u00a0easy to\u00a0detect adulterated coconut oil\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The presence of adulterants in coconut oil is easily detectable. Put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Other adulterant oils will detach and appear as a separate layer, while coconut oil will solidify.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"615\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/c925ba5e39aa38b502aaa6416e.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30131\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/c925ba5e39aa38b502aaa6416e.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>There should be\u00a0no\u00a0stains under the first layer of\u00a0onion peel\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Take an onion and check to see how it looks under the first layer of peel. If you see stains that look as if the peel has faded, it means there is some mold on the onion. You\u2019d better not buy this vegetable.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"486\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/be9167587983dec799746bfd59.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30132\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/be9167587983dec799746bfd59.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Buy coffee in\u00a0beans\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Coffee lovers are advised to not buy ground coffee because this product, which is loved by so many people, is often falsified. It is difficult to say what exactly is there in this powder. Acorns, popcorn, and sawdust can be added to ground coffee. And you\u2019d hardly want to buy a product like this. To avoid this, you can purchase coffee beans and grind them yourself or in the store where you bought them.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"534\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/c254905a578f6bde6e93eb5729.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30134\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/c254905a578f6bde6e93eb5729.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we go to a store, we may become overwhelmed by the variety of products available. A dozen different manufacturers can present eggs alone. Some products can be checked for freshness and quality right away in the supermarket or market, while others must be checked after we get home. An&nbsp;egg is&nbsp;fresh if&nbsp;the yolk is&nbsp;in&nbsp;the middle.\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30135,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[30,123,46,6,31,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-30124","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-household-hacks","9":"tag-kitchen-tips","10":"tag-life-hacks","11":"tag-life-style","12":"tag-tips","13":"tag-tricks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Healthy-Salad-How-To-YouTube-Thumbnail.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30124","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30124"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30124\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div>