Relax, food in packaging is safe
Chemicals from food packaging aren’t a risk to health, according to Ministry of...
Freezer meal planner
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Rare meat
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Freezer guide
Not sure how long to store frozen food? This handy guide gives you the...
UK salmonella salad risk doesn’t apply in NZ – study
Salmonella doesn’t pose the same risk to New Zealand salad eaters as it...
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...