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Can you refreeze chicken safely without compromising taste?

Ricardo Davis

– There are various ways to thaw chicken: in the refrigerator, in the microwave, or in cold water.
– Thawing chicken in the refrigerator is the best option, although it takes one to two days.
– Chicken thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen as is within two days of thawing.
– If chicken is thawed in the microwave or in cold water, it must be cooked before being refrozen.
– Thawing chicken in the microwave may cause parts of the chicken to warm and cook, making it unsafe to refreeze without fully cooking it.
– Chicken thawed in cold water also needs to be cooked before refreezing, as maintaining a consistently cold temperature is difficult.
– Chicken should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
– The bottom line is that you can refreeze chicken, but it must be cooked first if thawed in the microwave or in cold water.

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Does canola oil go bad? Your guide to storage and shelf life

Ricardo Davis

– Canola oil has a shelf life of up to two years when unopened and stored in a cool, dark place.
– Once opened, canola oil can last around 6-12 months under the same storage conditions before going bad.
– If there is a “best-by” or expiration date printed on the canola oil, it can still be used even several months past that date if it is sealed.
– Signs that canola oil has gone bad include an “off” smell, turning brown or black, and having a taste that is not neutral.
– Using canola oil after it has gone bad is unlikely to cause harm health-wise, but the food made with it may taste “off”.
– Storing canola oil in a cool, dark place away from sunlight or heat sources is best. It should be tightly sealed at all times.
– Refrigerating canola oil after opening does not significantly increase its shelf life.
– Freezing canola oil is not recommended as it can negatively impact its structure.
– Canola oil can still be used past its expiration date if it was sealed and there are no signs of it going rancid.
– If the canola oil does not smell or taste good, or has darkened in color, it should be discarded.
– Consuming old canola oil may cause discomfort, but serious illness is unlikely.
– Canola oil should be stored in a cool, dark place away from sunlight or heat sources, and tightly sealed.
– Refrigerating canola oil after opening does not significantly increase its shelf life.
– Freezing canola oil is not recommended.
– The shelf life of opened canola oil is 6-12 months at room temperature or in the pantry.
– The shelf life of sealed canola oil is up to 2 years at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

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