Health
Eating elderberries raw? Why temperatures above 80 °C are important
Elderberries must not be eaten raw. Here's how to sort, heat, and process the harvest safely — including help if poisoning is suspected.
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Kitchen tips
The Kitchen Tips category contains numerous pieces of advice and tried-and-true household tricks related to the kitchen.
Household
Take restaurant leftovers home safely in hot weather: 6 steps
How to bring restaurant leftovers home safely in summer: pack them cleanly, keep them cool during transport, cool them quickly, and reheat them thoroughly.
Household
Freezing blueberries without clumping: 6 easy steps
Blueberries can be frozen without clumping if they are well dried and pre-frozen. These six steps ensure convenient portions.
Health
Listeria in the refrigerator: 8 rules for vulnerable people
Listeria can also multiply in the refrigerator. Eight rules help protect at-risk groups and store food safely.
Kitchen tips
Can you eat green beans raw? Why green beans always have to be cooked
Green beans must not be eaten raw. This is how cooking destroys the poisonous phasin, how long fresh pods need to be cooked, and what to do in an emergency.
Household
Store salad cucumbers properly: How to keep them crisp longer
Storing salad cucumbers properly: the best place for whole and cut cucumbers, avoiding ethylene and making sensible use of soft cucumbers.
Cooking
Pasta salad without mayonnaise: 3 variations for picnics and hot days
Mediterranean pasta salad without mayonnaise: basic recipe, three simple variations and safe cooling for picnics, outdoor pools or the garden.
Health
Using frozen berries safely: Why thawing alone is not enough
Using frozen berries safely: check current recalled batches, heat berries evenly to about 90 degrees and cool for smoothie or dessert.
Family
Food recall: check the batch and respond appropriately
Found a food recall? How to check the batch and best-before date, secure the product, and respond correctly if it may have been consumed.