Category "packaging"

Tetrapaks vs. canned food

How does one know if slightly crushed tetrapaks are safe to eat from? I have never heard of problems from them but wonder as they get a bit crushed from picking

how to store rice for 12 hours so it doesn't dry out

I have bad experiences with packing rice for lunch, and having it dry out and get gross overnight (like, I'll steam twice as much rice as I want to eat for dinn

How can I package durian flesh so that its fragrance cannot be detected?

How can I package durian flesh so that its fragrance / smell cannot be detected? I tried to package some durian flesh using several layers of ziplocs followed

What is the padding with red substance inside of steak packaging?

When I buy steaks, sometimes they include a padding in the packaging, on which the steak sits, which contains a red substance: What is it? What is its purpos

Why does industrially produced tagliatelle come in nests?

I can buy industrially produced tagliatelle only in nests¹. Why is it delivered in this form? Some considerations I made myself or found in a dissatisfyin

Why is there a sheet of paper in packages of minced meat?

In German supermarkets, minced meat is usually sold in a plastic box under what’s described as a “Schutzatmosphere” (protective atmosphere). I

Days kept after opening mentioned in packages and how valid are they?

I bought a pita bread package, that I saw it writes: after opening keep in an airtight container and consume within 2 days. The thing is that I am keeping it in

What is the meaning of the letters after the expiration date?

I've noticed letters after the expiration date on milk bag tags. Product: Neilson Milk Bag Location: Canada Please see the photos below. Sometimes there are le

What is the code for the rings stamped on the top of canned food?

Canned food has rings stamped on the lids. What (or who) has the code? Here is a photo with crab and tuna tops. Maybe the better word would be "indentations"?

Opening potato bags

I'm not sure how universally this question applies; I live in Canada. When we buy potatoes, they often come in large bags made out of heavy paper. The bags ar

Why does spinach come in an airtight bag?

When I buy spinach from the supermarket, it comes in a sealed plastic bag. There is always quite a lot of moisture inside the bag on the leaves. I used to find