Ciguatera
What is Ciguatera? Ciguatera is a unique type of food poisoning caused by eating fish that are contaminated with ciguatoxin. This natural toxin originates in tropical and sub-tropical waters. The...
Category: Food
Safe Handling of Canned Goods
This fact sheet focuses on commercially canned goods. For information on home canning, request HGIC 3040, Canning Foods At Home. Canning is an important, safe method of food preservation if...
Drying Vegetables
Vegetables can be preserved by drying. Drying food works by eliminating moisture which prevents the growth of bacteria yeast and molds that lead to spoilage. It also reduces the activity of enzymes....
Moderate Alcohol
Moderate Alcohol According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 85.6 percent of people aged 18 and older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime. In...
Starting a Food Business
Starting a food business is a formidable task. Extensive research must be done to develop a successful recipe for commercial production. This is followed by meeting regulatory requirements for...
Drying Fruits
Dried fruits are unique, tasty and nutritious. It might be argued that dried fruits are even tastier than fresh fruits. They have been called nature’s candy. Dried fruit tastes sweeter because the...
A Teenager’s Nutritional Needs
Have you heard of the saying, “You are what you eat”? The body is in a rapid growth stage from puberty through early adulthood. As you age, you make more choices that affect your body...
Basics of Safe Food Handling
Bacteria that contaminate food and cause foodborne illnesses are everywhere. Follow these four basic safety tips to keep your food safe. Wash hands and surfaces often. Don’t cross-contaminate. Keep...
Las meriendas saludables para la diabetes
This is also avaiable in English HGIC 4126 Heatlthy Snacking with Diabetes La diabetes es una condición crónica que hace que los niveles de azúcar en sangre sean más altos que lo normal. Los altos...
Safe Handling of Wild Game Birds
Wild Game Birds in South Carolina A few species of game birds in South Carolina are Bobwhite Quail, Canada Goose, Doves, Waterfowl: Puddle Duck, Diving Duck, Geese, Swans, Wild Turkey, and Wood...
Preserving Cranberries
Fresh cranberries pack a punch as a component of fall and winter sweet and savory food, drink, and décor with their small size, bright, deep red color, tart taste, dense texture, and versatile uses....
Navigating Healthy Choices Using Nutrition Labels
What is a Nutrition Label? Nutrition labels are essential informational tools found in most packaged foods. Their primary purpose is to provide consumers with detailed information about the...