Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 A couple of days ago I bought some organic California mangos at Whole Foods. I assume (somebody please correct me if I'm wrong) that unlike imported mangos, domestic mangos are not soaked in hot water or irradiated. They were $3.50 each, but some of them were pretty large. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 If you're thinking the 48 states that should be correct, but mangos and papayas, etc. from Hawaii are most likely steamed. Jeff > I assume (somebody please correct me if I'm wrong) that unlike > imported > mangos, domestic mangos are not soaked in hot water or irradiated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 How do we know that food has been treated. Do we just suspect all imports? - Jeff Rogers Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:21 PM Re: US organic mangos If you're thinking the 48 states that should be correct, but mangos and papayas, etc. from Hawaii are most likely steamed. Jeff > I assume (somebody please correct me if I'm wrong) that unlike > imported > mangos, domestic mangos are not soaked in hot water or irradiated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Ask questions of your grocer. Otherwise, suspecting is probably safest when dealing with produce from outside the Continental US. Jeff > How do we know that food has been treated. Do we just suspect all > imports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Sharon, we did investigate this awhile ago, and it appears that all or virtually all imported mangoes are treated using some form of heating. However, many raw fooders still perceive these fruits as raw. I eat them regularly, I don't perceive any problem. Of course, I would prefer untreated mangoes. Best, Elchanan _____ On Behalf Of sharon Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:56 PM Re: US organic mangos How do we know that food has been treated. Do we just suspect all imports? - Jeff Rogers @ <%40> Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:21 PM Re: US organic mangos If you're thinking the 48 states that should be correct, but mangos and papayas, etc. from Hawaii are most likely steamed. Jeff > I assume (somebody please correct me if I'm wrong) that unlike > imported > mangos, domestic mangos are not soaked in hot water or irradiated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Even organic imported mangoes? Elchanan Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:18:48 -0700 RE: US organic mangos Sharon, we did investigate this awhile ago, and it appears that all or virtually all imported mangoes are treated using some form of heating. However, many raw fooders still perceive these fruits as raw. I eat them regularly, I don't perceive any problem. Of course, I would prefer untreated mangoes. Best, Elchanan _______________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 To my knowledge, yes. Elchanan _____ Caroline Jeannot Friday, September 26, 2008 8:29 AM RE: US organic mangos Even organic imported mangoes? @ <%40> Elchanan@PathOfHeal <Elchanan%40PathOfHealth.org> th.org Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:18:48 -0700 RE: US organic mangos Sharon, we did investigate this awhile ago, and it appears that all or virtually all imported mangoes are treated using some form of heating. However, many raw fooders still perceive these fruits as raw. I eat them regularly, I don't perceive any problem. Of course, I would prefer untreated mangoes. Best, Elchanan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 As I understand it the main difference for organic produce, such as mangoes and papayas, is that they use steam instead of irradiation. Jeff > Even organic imported mangoes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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