Food labelling
Can we trust the ingredients lists on our food packaging labels? Simpson Grierson...
Tips for a healthier barbecue
Everyone loves a summer barbecue and now, thanks to science, you can make...
Ask the experts: Frozen foods
HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers your questions about frozen foods.
Q: "Every time...
Can you cook dried beans in a crockpot?
Q: "I’m keen to cook with my crockpot and I would like to...
Ask the experts: Slow-cookers
Q: "I often cook frozen chicken in a Ralta crock pot slow cooker....
Ask the experts: Chopping boards
Q: "Is a wooden chopping board better to use than the new plastic...
Ask the experts: Cheese
Q: "Once opened, how long do cheeses such as brie, camembert and feta...
Ask the experts: Plastic water bottles
Q: "I buy bottled water, then refill the bottle with water from the...
Ask the experts: Sushi
Q: "Can you tell me how long store-bought sushi lasts? For example, if...
Ask the experts: Lettuce and chlorine
Q: "I have heard that the bagged salad leaves you buy in supermarkets...
Ask the experts: Bleaching water
Q: "Will a few drops of Janola (or any other bleach) enable unsuitable,...
Ask the experts: Mercury in fish
Q. "How much tuna can you eat before there is a risk from too...
Ask the experts: Bottled water best-by date
Q: "Having made provisions of bottled water in case of an emergency, I...
Ask the experts: Storing cooked leftovers
Q: "How long can I keep cooked leftovers in the fridge?"A: The general...
Ask the experts: Leftover rice
Q: "Can I get sick from leftover rice?"A: Yes! Uncooked rice often contains...
Ask the experts: Raw chicken
Q: "Do I need to be more careful with raw chicken than other...
Ask the experts: Plastic wrap and food safety
Q: "Do I need to be concerned about food safety and plastic wrap?" (Name...