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Problem Frozen flour

Have kept flour in freezer all the time - last time we got out the 5 lb bag it had chunks of flour in it. Can only assume it is caused by moisture in the flour since it was kept in original bag - have never placed the flour in air tight container…
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I left unopened pack of lamb burgers to thaw on the counter for 2-3 hours

I left unopened pack of lamb burgers to thaw on the counter for 2-3 hours, if I cook them thoroughly should they still be safe to eat? Please advise, haste is appreciated.
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Why does some frozen food puff up when defrosting?

I know freezing is supposed to make foods expand but it seems that two pre-packaged sealed food items that I have in my freezer seem a bit puffy (chicken curry and chicken dumplings with cabbage) after taking them out of the freezer. I don't think…
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Maximum temperature for thawing meat

When thawing frozen beef in hot water (meat in sealed bag / container in water), what is the maximum temperature that the water can be to not inadvertently start cooking the meat or otherwise affect it? The goal being to speed up thawing with the…
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What's wrong with keeping frozen vegetables in refrigerator?

The bags of frozen mushrooms and okra that I just bought got mistakenly put into the refrigerator for a few days instead of frozen. I want to eat them now. What's the problem with letting bagged veggies thaw and then eating them? Is there a danger…
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Do they count calories in fried chicken accurately?

Personally, I never eat my fried chicken to the bone. There is always the veins left as well as some meat and skin. In a frozen dinner, do they calculate the calories assuming the chicken was licked clean? Or do they take a more realistic approach…
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power outage/frozen meat

We were on vacation for a week. The neighbor said we were out of power the whole time. We have a chest freezer full of beef. It thawed but remained in the freezer unopened the whole time. Is the meat bad if it is thawed but still cold? Can we…
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Fresh salmon that was frozen after: till when can it still be eaten raw

I always buy fresh salmon filet, cut it into pieces and put it in the freezer. I usually take a frozen piece cut it and eat it raw. My question is: for how long can a frozen salmon filet (frozen after being fresh) still be eaten raw without the need…
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Can I cook a pre-made meatloaf from frozen?

Can I cook a pre-made meatloaf from frozen? And if so, what temp, covered or not covered, and how long - how do I know when it is done?
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Are cooked frozen shrimp safe?

I was buying some frozen shrimp, however they listed that they are cooked. How is the process of freezing shrimp done; do they cook them directly then freeze them? Or freeze them then cook them then re-freeze them? Are they safe to be eaten? Or do…
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Can spareribs be cooked from a frozen state in the oven

At what temperature can I cook frozen spare ribs and how long per lb?
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Is a puffy freezer bag a sign of spoilage?

Recently I had bought some chicken and put it in the freezer to keep it because it wasn't going to be used right away. That was about a week ago maybe two, last night I took some of the chicken out and put it in the fridge to thaw overnight and I…
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When baking frozen pizza in oven

When baking frozen pizza, why do the edges burn but cheese in center is not fully melted.
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Will cooking previously-frozen cream make is less grainy?

I bake smoked fish in double cream with a sprinkle of cheese. I have frozen double cream and will use it if the cooking ensures a smooth sauce without a grainy texture. So I am really asking if cooking will smooth the texture.
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Frozen stew on transit

I am travelling later via plane bringing a frozen stew in a Tupperware inside my luggage. I don't have a cooler with me so I'm just wrapping the container with cloth to hopefully maintain the low temperature. I wonder how long will it stay good…
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