Keep Moisture Out of Powdered & Granulated Foods - T & T | Club Foody

 

Depending on where you live, you might already be enjoying the warm weather. As the temperature rises along comes the humidity. We try to keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water, power on the A.C. and stay in the shade. When it comes to certain foods, unfortunately they might clump up… In this episode, I’m sharing with you a few tricks to help Keep Moisture Out of Powdered & Granulated Foods.
 
In the video, I highlight a few condiments as examples and here they are…
When it comes to onion powder, I add white beans. These little guys are also great for salt shakers as well as bouillon powder. Another ingredient I like to add to the salt is coffee beans and no, it won’t pick up the flavor from the coffee. Of course, long grain rice is another option and so is wild rice but the best is orzo pasta. It does the job plus it’s much bigger than rice so there’s less chance of it going through the shaker. If you want even bigger, try kidney beans…
 
I use bouillon powder/granules for many recipes like when I make my Onion Soup Mix for making my Beef Meatloaf or Onion Chip Dip. I use kidney beans or white beans. Just a quick note… When you use bouillon powder, make sure to keep the container away from the oven because the granules will absorb the moisture even if it’s only for a few seconds.
 
One ingredient I use kidney beans in is Maple Sugar and Vanilla Sugar including my Sanding Sugar. Because of their size, I can see them better without using a sieve each time. There’s no need to go through it like when searching for a needle in a hay stack.
 
Keep Moisture Out of Powdered & Granulated Foods is a good episode to watch especially when it comes to brown sugar. After using it the first time, you should always transfer it to an airtight container and keep it in a cool dark place. Even after the transfer, the sugar might clump up. To prevent that from happening, here are a few options. Place a slice of bread on top of the sugar before closing it. A second alternative is to wet a paper towel and wring it out until just moist before placing on the sugar. The one I prefer to use is a terra cotta disk. I soak it for a few hours, dry it out with a dish towel and bury it in the sugar – this lasts for about 1 ½ to 2 months depending on the season. One of my girlfriends uses apple slices while another one uses marshmallows and both swear by them.
 
As you can see, by adding simple ingredients to your condiments help to Keep Moisture Out of Powdered & Granulated Foods. Although efficient, this is not a long term solution and it’s important you check your food often before it starts to clump up…
Bon Appétit!
 
Here are a few tips and tricks that can be quite helpful…
– How to Roast and Peel Peppers
– Berries • How to Keep Them Longer
– Tomato Paste Leftover Solution
– Bean Sprouts • How to Extend Their Shelf Life
– Pearl Onions • Easiest Way to Peel
– Ricotta Cheese • How to Drain
– Extract the Most Juice from Citrus Fruits
and for more handy kitchen tips and tricks, click on this link… Recipe Category • Tips & Tricks
 
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