![]() ![]() I have concluded the process used to create partial board continues to Off Gas for decades and foods susceptible to absorbing odors, like saltine crackers, absorb enough gas over time to make the food taste and smell bad. ![]() The invention of and use of partial board became wide spread over that past 40 years because it was a cheaper alternative to solid wood, especially in pantry shelves and cabinets. In my 20+ years experiencing this issue off and on, I have been able to narrow down what I believe is causing the issue and it comes down to the type of wood used in shelves and cabinetry. Think about it, we use baking soda in our refrigerators and other places to absorb odors. Using saltine crackers as an example, they are also known as soda crackers because baking soda is an ingredient. The wood or finish used in your cabinets give off small amounts of gas and foods like saltine crackers, gram crackers, oats, Chex Mix, nuts, etc absorb the gas over time and leave the smell / taste. ![]() Rancid food is just gross.I believe what most of you are describing is a result of Off Gassing. And let's not forget the most important factor here. It’s not gonna kill you, but there is some concern about all these complex reactions going on,” Dr. ![]() If your oil looks darker than usual, that's another sign. That's oil residue undergoing polymerization, says LaBorde-an advanced stage of the rancidity process. Another easy way to tell if there may be rancidity: If your bottle of oil feels sticky. If your food has bitter, metallic, or soapy aromas, or just smells "off," you're probably dealing with rancidity. "The smell test covers just about everything," says Dr. Thankfully, that chemical process is all part of the cheesemaker's plan, so the overall taste turns out delicious.Īnd that brings us to the best way to tell if your food has gone rancid: Give it a sniff. Any time you have cheese, you have enzymes breaking down milk into fatty acids," he says. "There are good rancidity reactions, too. (Consider this a rallying call to eat all the cookies you've got: the butter in those precious cookies is oxidizing!)īut not all rancidity is bad, Dr. Don't let bad crackers happen to good people Lara FerroniĬrackers and cookies can go rancid, too-as can basically any food that contains fat and tends to sit around for a few weeks in your pantry. ![]()
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