Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 HI! I'm a lurker, which is why you may not recognize me, but I read and learn from you guys all the time. I have a few questions if you don't mind: 1. Can you use Flax Seed oil for cooking in lieu of regular cooking oil, like Olive, or is it just for topping? The oil I bought needs to be refridgerated, so I was wondering if, when cooked, the oil loses something? Is that a stupid question? 2. Similar question for Bragg's Amino - can you use it when cooking stir-fry, etc, or just add on top after cooking? 3. Finally, I noticed that my Bragg's Amino expired in 99! Oops! Does that mean that it is no longer effective source of amino acids? 4. Ok, another one: If acidophilus that is meant to be refridgerated is kept out for a few days do the organisms die? THANKS!!!! - Sonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Sonia, After consulting my office mate who is a naturpath, here are the answers to your questions. > > 1. Can you use Flax Seed oil for cooking in lieu of regular cooking oil, > like > Olive, or is it just for topping? The oil I bought needs to be > refridgerated, > so I was wondering if, when cooked, the oil loses something? Is that a > stupid > question? > No do not use Flax Seed oil for cooking. When heated the ligans are destroyed. Just use toppings or mix in things. No such thing as a stupid question! > 2. Similar question for Bragg's Amino - can you use it when cooking > stir-fry, > etc, or just add on top after cooking? > You can use Braggs when cooking. > 3. Finally, I noticed that my Bragg's Amino expired in 99! Oops! Does that > mean that it is no longer effective source of amino acids? > It might have lost some of its potency. Depends on where it was stored. Best to keep it in the fridge. It keeps better there. > 4. Ok, another one: If acidophilus that is meant to be refridgerated is kept > > out for a few days do the organisms die? Some of the organisms will die. This also depends on the temp. If it was kept in a warm or hot kitchen, less organisms are available. If keep in a cool place, it will do better. Hope that helps. Keep asking questions. It keeps my brain well oiled! Peace, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Sonia I'm a bit of a lurker myself. I give my son a butterscotch flavoured Essential Fatty Acid oil containing sesame, flax, pumpkin and borage oils. It should not be heated above room temp. I don't use it to cook (olive oil instead) but sometimes add it to hot food just before it is served (like a stir-fry sauce). I also add an adult version of this oil (no butterscotch) to salad dressing, hummus, guac, and nutritional yeast to make a chreese-type sauce for pasta. In a recipe like mashed potatoes, I try to add flax oil instead of butter-it gets warmed up but it isn't 'heated'. My son also loves it drizzled over his pancakes ( or toaster waffles if we are in a hurry in the morning). FWIW, my son (almost 3) drinks it right off the spoon-he's done this since he was about 9 months old- for me and calls it his " 'licious bug juice " because their is a ladybug on the bottle. I can't stomach the stuff myself! HTH, Madeline >iucsonia > > > Various Questions >Mon, 6 Jan 2003 12:24:32 EST > >HI! I'm a lurker, which is why you may not recognize me, but I read and >learn >from you guys all the time. I have a few questions if you don't mind: > >1. Can you use Flax Seed oil for cooking in lieu of regular cooking oil, >like >Olive, or is it just for topping? The oil I bought needs to be >refridgerated, >so I was wondering if, when cooked, the oil loses something? Is that a >stupid >question? > >2. Similar question for Bragg's Amino - can you use it when cooking >stir-fry, >etc, or just add on top after cooking? > >3. Finally, I noticed that my Bragg's Amino expired in 99! Oops! Does that >mean that it is no longer effective source of amino acids? > >4. Ok, another one: If acidophilus that is meant to be refridgerated is >kept >out for a few days do the organisms die? > >THANKS!!!! >- Sonia > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Hi, Sonia: It is not recommended to cook with flax seed oil since its smoke point is extremely low and it can become very rancid very quickly. Even light and heat can turn flax seed oil rancid -- that is why you see flax seed oil packaged in dark bottles and found in the refrigerated case at the store. The best way to utilize flax seed oil is to add them to smoothies, use in salad dressing that you can use right away, etc. Always store your flax seed oil in the fridge to prolong its shelf life. Bragg's Aminos can be used in cooking in lieu of tamari, shoyu, soy sauce, etc. I love to use Bragg's with a little black pepper when I saute veggies in the wok because they give them a great flavor. Like any food that is past its expiration date, for safety's sake, it would be wise just to toss the old batch and purchase some new at the store. There are some freeze-dried acidolphilus products that you can purchase from the shelf at the store, but rule of thumb is to refrigerate them right after opening. Any live acidolphilus product found refrigerated should always be refrigerated between using at a temperature under 40 F. Even though acidolphilus can stand out for a period of time at room temperature, its viability will decline at temperatures higher than 120 F. Hope this helps...Michelle iucsonia [iucsonia] Monday, January 06, 2003 9:25 AM Various Questions HI! I'm a lurker, which is why you may not recognize me, but I read and learn from you guys all the time. I have a few questions if you don't mind: 1. Can you use Flax Seed oil for cooking in lieu of regular cooking oil, like Olive, or is it just for topping? The oil I bought needs to be refridgerated, so I was wondering if, when cooked, the oil loses something? Is that a stupid question? 2. Similar question for Bragg's Amino - can you use it when cooking stir-fry, etc, or just add on top after cooking? 3. Finally, I noticed that my Bragg's Amino expired in 99! Oops! Does that mean that it is no longer effective source of amino acids? 4. Ok, another one: If acidophilus that is meant to be refridgerated is kept out for a few days do the organisms die? THANKS!!!! - Sonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Sonia- I don't know the answers to your other questions (I'm sure someone else will know). But I did happen to find the answer to your question about flax seed oil in my reading just the other day. ~Marvelyn > 1. Can you use Flax Seed oil for cooking in lieu of regular cooking oil, like > Olive, or is it just for topping? The oil I bought needs to be refridgerated, > so I was wondering if, when cooked, the oil loses something? Is that a stupid > question? Flax seed oil is not suitable as a cooking oil because it oxidizes at normal cooking temperatures. However, flax seed replaces oils in baking. Flax seed can stand in for all of the oil or shortening called for in a recipe because of its high oil content. If a recipe calls for 1/3 c of oil, use 1 c of milled flax seed to replace the oil - a 3:1 substitution ratio. When flax seed is used instead of oil, baked goods tend to brown more rapidly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 .. Can you use Flax Seed oil for cooking in lieu of regular cooking oil, like Olive, or is it just for topping? This is the only one that I know the answer to and it is no. You aren't supposed to cook with flaxseed oil, it damages all of the good stuff. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2003 Report Share Posted January 8, 2003 flax seed oil is wonderful blended into a " natural " smoothie. --- VAP79 wrote: > Sonia, > After consulting my office mate who is a > naturpath, here are the answers to > your questions. > > > > 1. Can you use Flax Seed oil for cooking in > lieu of regular cooking oil, > > like > > Olive, or is it just for topping? The oil I > bought needs to be > > refridgerated, > > so I was wondering if, when cooked, the oil > loses something? Is that a > > stupid > > question? > > > > No do not use Flax Seed oil for cooking. When > heated the ligans are > destroyed. Just use toppings or mix in things. > No such thing as a stupid > question! > > > 2. Similar question for Bragg's Amino - can > you use it when cooking > > stir-fry, > > etc, or just add on top after cooking? > > > > You can use Braggs when cooking. > > > 3. Finally, I noticed that my Bragg's Amino > expired in 99! Oops! Does that > > mean that it is no longer effective source of > amino acids? > > > > It might have lost some of its potency. Depends > on where it was stored. Best > to keep it in the fridge. It keeps better > there. > > > 4. Ok, another one: If acidophilus that is > meant to be refridgerated is kept > > > > out for a few days do the organisms die? > Some of the organisms will die. This also > depends on the temp. If it was kept > in a warm or hot kitchen, less organisms are > available. If keep in a cool > place, it will do better. > Hope that helps. > Keep asking questions. It keeps my brain well > oiled! > Peace, > Laura > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > ===== delmetria l. millener, freelance writer/editor business: 972-709-0589 | fax: 972-572-1087 thawriter | www.artisticalchemy.org i write for the very reason i breathe... Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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