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Insects aren't necessarily bad for you, and insects in grains have served as a source of Vitamin B12 for vegans in some countries. However, they can destroy your food and most people prefer not to include them in their diet. Living in a hot climate, I've learned techniques for keeping bugs out of food. Below are little-known tips for keeping your food insect-free.
Buy grains and legumes in stores that are shady and cool, with a high turn-around. An open-air market may have better prices. The storage conditions in an open-air market may not be ideal, but the higher turn-around might mean the produce is fresher. After all, packaged grains from the store come from a sack too If the food is in a plastic package, hold up one end of the bag and let the grains or legumes fall to the other end. Check the corner of the bag for white threads, a sign of larvae infestation. Larvae are immature insects. Keep grains, legumes and nuts in the freezer. This will kill live insects and prevent them from laying eggs. Whole grains, nuts and other foods high in oil get rancid when left at room temperature. Before cooking, place dry grains in a colander or strainer over a paper or plate. Shake to see if any insects fall out. Then you'll know whether to check more carefully or consider it a loss. If you soak the grains in water, stir them with your hand to see if bugs float to the top. After beans are soaked, you may also see insects under the skin. Holes or tracks are signs of insect infestation. Beans from Canada have a reputation for being relatively insect-free. If you suspect live bugs in your raw rice or flour, tuck a bay leaf into the bag or bowl. The insects will crawl out. A bay leaf can also keep insects from infesting your food. Fruit that is starting to get ripe attracts insects that will lay eggs inside. Keep ripe fruit refrigerated, and check inside and 0ut before eating.
Hannah Katsman is the author of Cooking Manager. A mother of six, she helps home cooks save time and money with professional tips for using appliances, cooking for special diets, menu planning, using leftovers, easy recipes, and saving money by cooking healthy and tasty food in your own kitchen.
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