Food 'Urban Myths'

[welsh dragon]

I quite fancy egg and chips now. With tom sauce of course. Yum

 

[classic33]

I heard that if you have a wart, all you need to do is rub it with bacon and then bury the bacon in the garden and it'll go (the wart that is!). My nan used to swear by it. Not sure how it works...I like bacon too much so have never wanted to waste it

As the bacon rots, the wart(s) disappear.
You could try a piece you wouldn't have eaten.

 

[welsh dragon]

I heard that if you have a wart, all you need to do is rub it with bacon and then bury the bacon in the garden and it'll go (the wart that is!). My nan used to swear by it. Not sure how it works...I like bacon too much so have never wanted to waste it

Did your nan ever have warts?

 

[classic33]

I quite fancy egg and chips now. With tom sauce of course. Yum

 

[classic33]

Did your nan ever have warts?

Did she ever have bacon?

 

[Lilliburlero]

My mam used to say "don`t swallow chewing gum, it`ll wrap around your heart and kill you" and "don`t eat apple pips, or a tree will grow inside you"

Both myths have now been debunked by science and although I`v stopped swallowing chewing gum I still eat apple pips because they taste like marzipan and I like marzipan.

 

[Easytigers]

[QUOTE="You could try a piece you wouldn't have eaten.[/QUOTE]
Bacon that I wouldn't have eaten

Never happens

 

[Easytigers]

Did your nan ever have warts?

Funnily enough...no! Therefore proving that it must be true!

Often lacking in bacon as well (double confirmation!)

 

[classic33]

[QUOTE="You could try a piece you wouldn't have eaten.
Bacon that I wouldn't have eaten

Never happens

It might have fallen on the floor!

Would it work with this modern bacon though?

 

[classic33]

My mam used to say "don`t swallow chewing gum, it`ll wrap around your heart and kill you" and "don`t eat apple pips, or a tree will grow inside you"

Both myths have now been debunked by science and although I`v stopped swallowing chewing gum I still eat apple pips because they taste like marzipan and I like marzipan.

Texture just like C4

 

[welsh dragon]

Funnily enough...no! Therefore proving that it must be true!

Often lacking in bacon as well (double confirmation!)

 

[Moon bunny]

My mam used to say "don`t swallow chewing gum, it`ll wrap around your heart and kill you" and "don`t eat apple pips, or a tree will grow inside you"

Both myths have now been debunked by science and although I`v stopped swallowing chewing gum I still eat apple pips because they taste like marzipan and I like marzipan.

There are recorded cases of people being poisoned by apple pips.

 

[coffeejo]

There are recorded cases of people being poisoned by apple pips.

Cyanide, isn't it? Though I think you've got to eat quite a lot. My dog would eat her body weight every day in fallen apples in summer and autumn (I live on a fruit farm) if she could get away with it, so has to be kept on a lead til we leave the property.

 

[PK99]

No. The green bit is actually chorlphyll, so it won't harm you at all. Its a myth. ive probably spelt it wrong. The spelling brigade will put it right.

Which is the urban myth the toxins or the chlorophyll?

from the food safety authority of Ireland (top google result)
Green Potatoes

Q. Why do potatoes go green?
Potatoes will often go green when they’re not stored properly and they're exposed to light. This is due to formation of chlorophyll (which is found in all green plants), however the green colour is a useful indicator that levels of certain toxins that are harmful to humans, known as glycoalkaloids, may be increased.
Q. Is there a risk from eating green potatoes?
Glycoalkaloids are a group of toxins that are naturally present in potatoes, with concentrations highest in the sprouts and peel of potatoes. The levels can also increase when potatoes are damaged or when potatoes are exposed to light for prolonged periods. If a potato has gone green it’s likely to contain higher levels of the toxins.
Whilst not acutely toxic in humans, there are a number of reports suggesting that ingestion of potatoes containing high levels of glycoalkaloids have led to poisoning incidents where the main symptoms displayed are irritation of the gut and also drowsiness. These symptoms have also been shown at high doses of glycoalkaloids in controlled experiments using human volunteers.
Available evidence suggests that there is not a link between exposure to elevated levels of glycoalkaloids from green potatoes and incidents of spina bifida or other malformations of the fetus.
Q. Can I eat green potatoes if I peel them?
Peeling of green potatoes will greatly reduce the levels of glycoalkaloids as they are localised just below the surface of the peel. However, if these potatoes taste bitter after peeling, then it’s best not to eat them


and
http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/poisonous-foods

“Green” Potatoes
Another common toxin found in our kitchens includes potatoes that have turned green. Solanine, a natural glycoalkaloid, can occur when potatoes are exposed to too much light. The green color just under the skin strongly suggests that toxic build-up may have occurred. If you notice a slight green layer just under the potato skin, cut away the green portions of the potato skin before cooking and eating; there is no need to discard your favorite tuber since the non-green portion is safe to eat. It is recommended not to consume potatoes with a bright green layer just under the potato’s skin since it may cause headache, nausea, fatigue and GI issues. You can avoid this problem by storing potatoes in a dark, cool, dry place.

 

[raleighnut]

Carrots allow you to 'see in the dark' a myth put about in WW2 by the Brits to confuse the Germans about portable (aircraft fitted) RADAR