That 118 degree myth (a single candle)

[Guest guest]

At Fri, 11 May 2007 it looks like Elchanan composed:

 

> Yes, steaming is cooking, of course ... and I sense that is the intention of

> those in this conversation in the first place. But this 118 degree thing is

> a rather misleading, though widely circulated, RF myth.

>

> Food enzymes are destroyed by heat, with different enzymes being sensitive

> at different temperatures. Some are destroyed below 118, some above. The

> last of the major food enzymes actually succumbs at about 160 degrees F,

> which is why pasteurization temperature is set at 161. Once pasteurized,

> foods do not readily digest themselves (decompose), extending their " shelf

> life " .

>

> Also, the temperatures in question refer to the internal temperature of the

> food, NOT the ambient or contact temperature of the warning chamber or other

> heating device.

>

> Best,

> Elchanan

 

Thanks El,

 

While at a raw food event out by San Francisco's State College

a few years ago, and knowing we were having some new visitors,

I made my favorite butternut squash soup (see Boutenko's recipe).

 

Although I eat mine as is, I took a small warming tray that was

made to have the portable oil/wax burners under them and placed

a single candle...

 

In the soup, to the side, I place a 8 " stainless pencil thermometer

and it actually warmed the soup to body temperature " but " the sight

of a lit candle, under the food, totally disarmed the newcomers!!!

 

They went straight for the " flame " as moths to a light...

 

Many converts that night, and many compliments on a very easy dish

to make!

 

Mind over matter I guess.

 

--

" Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday,

lying in hospitals dying of nothing. "

-- Redd Foxx

[Guest guest]

My goodness Bill, what a brilliant idea!!! We should give you a prize for

cleverness!!!

 

I have warmed soup for people in a pot, stirring with my hand to assure

proper temperature control. (Too hot to touch = too hot to eat.) But the

candle idea is primo!!! Thanks for sharing it!

 

Best,

Elchanan

 

_____

 

rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of

Bill-Schoolcraft

Friday, May 11, 2007 10:40 AM

rawfood

Re: [Raw Food] That 118 degree myth (a single candle)

 

 

Thanks El,

 

While at a raw food event out by San Francisco's State College

a few years ago, and knowing we were having some new visitors,

I made my favorite butternut squash soup (see Boutenko's recipe).

 

Although I eat mine as is, I took a small warming tray that was

made to have the portable oil/wax burners under them and placed

a single candle...

 

In the soup, to the side, I place a 8 " stainless pencil thermometer

and it actually warmed the soup to body temperature " but " the sight

of a lit candle, under the food, totally disarmed the newcomers!!!

 

They went straight for the " flame " as moths to a light...

 

Many converts that night, and many compliments on a very easy dish

to make!

 

Mind over matter I guess.

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