Does lime juice kill bacteria in fish?
Chef's answer
A common misconception is that the acidity in the lime juice rids the fish of bacteria. Untrue, according to parasitologists. The lime juice will not kill any type of parasites in fish.
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A common misconception is that the acidity in the lime juice rids the fish of bacteria. Untrue, according to parasitologists. The lime juice will not kill any type of parasites in fish.
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The function of hydrated lime is to kill viruses, bacteria and parasites present in the media to which it is applied. This is achieved through an increase in alkalinity and temperature and a decrease in water availability.
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The lime juice will not kill any type of parasites in fish.
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A common misconception is that the acidity in the lime juice rids the fish of bacteria. Untrue, according to parasitologists. The lime juice will not kill any type of parasites in fish.
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Pink slime, aka Lean, Finely Textured Beef (LFTB), is used as filler in some frozen entrees, meatballs, canned foods, hot dogs and fast food, for example. But LFTB has become most notorious for its role in ground beef..
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Chef Jamie Oliver injects "pink slime" into the lexicon in an episode of his TV show, Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, blasting its use as a food additive. A USDA microbiologist is credited with coining the term. McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Burger King announce they no longer use pink slime in their menu items.
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The resulting paste is exposed to ammonia gas or citric acid to kill bacteria. LFTB prepared using ammonia gas is banned for human consumption in the European Union..
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