Q&A’s

QUESTION:

What are your thoughts on non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I haven’t researched non stick baking paper (my focus being food). Personally if I use I look for unbleached, recycled options. However, I find that baking paper can sometimes be more of an issue (especially with the kids in the kitchen) and most often (at home) I prefer to use some butter / oil with a dusting of flour like our grandparents used to do. I would be interested to hear what the other Advocates thoughts are.

QUESTION:

Baking paper: What do you think of non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I will preface this answer with the qualifier, my expertise is with food, as opposed to household products. I presume you are referring to the parchment paper with the waxy coating, as opposed to the silicone non stick baking paper.

I have used it when I am short on time and like to buy the If You Care brand that is made from unbleached chlorine free greaseproof paper.

I am pretty old school in how I cook and more than happy to use oil and flour a lot of the time also.

QUESTION:

Oxygen absorbers – are they safe in our food (the little satchels in Mountain Bread Wraps for example)?

ANSWER:

I will preface this by saying I haven’t looked into this before or deeply.

These sachets in our food are designed to control oxygen in a sealed package. They can often absorb up to 3 times its weight in oxygen. These are a big advantage to minimising additives in products, gas flushing and vacuum packaging. They are often made from natural zeolite and iron powder. They are supposed to be non toxic and would consider them as safe to be next to the food. I would love others to contribute their perspective / knowledge on the topic also.

QUESTION:

What is in package meat to make it go pop when you open the plastic on top. Is this safe? Like Macro chicken pieces in the green container.

ANSWER:

My understanding is that these packages contain modified atmosphere packaging. These products are gas flushed. From what I can see, most meats are gas flushed with a combination of Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen. These are used to slow down the oxidation processes and keep the food attractive and edible for as long as possible.

Machinery is used to flush out the air from the package and replace it with a gas mixture, then this is sealed in the product so that the meat is surrounded with this gas only.

My preference is to buy my meat from the butcher and limit excessive packaging if I can. If I can’t, my order of preference is to buy vacuum packaged over modified atmosphere packaged foods.

QUESTION:

Non food related, so okay to ignore.. Frankie, who cleans your carpets? Research is showing ALL companies use toxic stuff. We live in Mandurah but can’t find anyone.

ANSWER:

Is this bad that I don’t get my carpets cleaned very often? I avoid it due to the toxicity.

I usually only get the carpets cleaned professionally when we sell or buy a new house and ensure the house is aerated and its a few days before we need to move in.

Unfortunately I am unable to help you with recommendations. I would be looking for steam cleaning options and requesting if it is possible to avoid use of carpet deodorisers and any other “special” solutions. If this isn’t possible I would look for the most eco friendly solution.

Perhaps one of the other Advocates can advise of their experiences.

QUESTION:

Non food related, so okay to ignore.. Frankie, who cleans your carpets? Research is showing ALL companies use toxic stuff. We live in Mandurah but can’t find anyone.

ANSWER:

Is this bad that I don’t get my carpets cleaned very often? I avoid it due to the toxicity.

I usually only get the carpets cleaned professionally when we sell or buy a new house and ensure the house is aerated and its a few days before we need to move in.

Unfortunately I am unable to help you with recommendations. I would be looking for steam cleaning options and requesting if it is possible to avoid use of carpet deodorisers and any other “special” solutions. If this isn’t possible I would look for the most eco friendly solution.

Perhaps one of the other Advocates can advise of their experiences.

QUESTION:

What is in package meat to make it go pop when you open the plastic on top. Is this safe? Like Macro chicken pieces in the green container.

ANSWER:

My understanding is that these packages contain modified atmosphere packaging. These products are gas flushed. From what I can see, most meats are gas flushed with a combination of Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen. These are used to slow down the oxidation processes and keep the food attractive and edible for as long as possible.

Machinery is used to flush out the air from the package and replace it with a gas mixture, then this is sealed in the product so that the meat is surrounded with this gas only.

My preference is to buy my meat from the butcher and limit excessive packaging if I can. If I can’t, my order of preference is to buy vacuum packaged over modified atmosphere packaged foods.

QUESTION:

What are your thoughts on non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I haven’t researched non stick baking paper (my focus being food). Personally if I use I look for unbleached, recycled options. However, I find that baking paper can sometimes be more of an issue (especially with the kids in the kitchen) and most often (at home) I prefer to use some butter / oil with a dusting of flour like our grandparents used to do. I would be interested to hear what the other Advocates thoughts are.

QUESTION:

Oxygen absorbers – are they safe in our food (the little satchels in Mountain Bread Wraps for example)?

ANSWER:

I will preface this by saying I haven’t looked into this before or deeply.

These sachets in our food are designed to control oxygen in a sealed package. They can often absorb up to 3 times its weight in oxygen. These are a big advantage to minimising additives in products, gas flushing and vacuum packaging. They are often made from natural zeolite and iron powder. They are supposed to be non toxic and would consider them as safe to be next to the food. I would love others to contribute their perspective / knowledge on the topic also.

QUESTION:

Baking paper: What do you think of non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I will preface this answer with the qualifier, my expertise is with food, as opposed to household products. I presume you are referring to the parchment paper with the waxy coating, as opposed to the silicone non stick baking paper.

I have used it when I am short on time and like to buy the If You Care brand that is made from unbleached chlorine free greaseproof paper.

I am pretty old school in how I cook and more than happy to use oil and flour a lot of the time also.

QUESTION:

What are your thoughts on non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I haven’t researched non stick baking paper (my focus being food). Personally if I use I look for unbleached, recycled options. However, I find that baking paper can sometimes be more of an issue (especially with the kids in the kitchen) and most often (at home) I prefer to use some butter / oil with a dusting of flour like our grandparents used to do. I would be interested to hear what the other Advocates thoughts are.

QUESTION:

Baking paper: What do you think of non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I will preface this answer with the qualifier, my expertise is with food, as opposed to household products. I presume you are referring to the parchment paper with the waxy coating, as opposed to the silicone non stick baking paper.

I have used it when I am short on time and like to buy the If You Care brand that is made from unbleached chlorine free greaseproof paper.

I am pretty old school in how I cook and more than happy to use oil and flour a lot of the time also.

QUESTION:

Oxygen absorbers – are they safe in our food (the little satchels in Mountain Bread Wraps for example)?

ANSWER:

I will preface this by saying I haven’t looked into this before or deeply.

These sachets in our food are designed to control oxygen in a sealed package. They can often absorb up to 3 times its weight in oxygen. These are a big advantage to minimising additives in products, gas flushing and vacuum packaging. They are often made from natural zeolite and iron powder. They are supposed to be non toxic and would consider them as safe to be next to the food. I would love others to contribute their perspective / knowledge on the topic also.

QUESTION:

What is in package meat to make it go pop when you open the plastic on top. Is this safe? Like Macro chicken pieces in the green container.

ANSWER:

My understanding is that these packages contain modified atmosphere packaging. These products are gas flushed. From what I can see, most meats are gas flushed with a combination of Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen. These are used to slow down the oxidation processes and keep the food attractive and edible for as long as possible.

Machinery is used to flush out the air from the package and replace it with a gas mixture, then this is sealed in the product so that the meat is surrounded with this gas only.

My preference is to buy my meat from the butcher and limit excessive packaging if I can. If I can’t, my order of preference is to buy vacuum packaged over modified atmosphere packaged foods.

QUESTION:

Non food related, so okay to ignore.. Frankie, who cleans your carpets? Research is showing ALL companies use toxic stuff. We live in Mandurah but can’t find anyone.

ANSWER:

Is this bad that I don’t get my carpets cleaned very often? I avoid it due to the toxicity.

I usually only get the carpets cleaned professionally when we sell or buy a new house and ensure the house is aerated and its a few days before we need to move in.

Unfortunately I am unable to help you with recommendations. I would be looking for steam cleaning options and requesting if it is possible to avoid use of carpet deodorisers and any other “special” solutions. If this isn’t possible I would look for the most eco friendly solution.

Perhaps one of the other Advocates can advise of their experiences.

QUESTION:

What are your thoughts on non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I haven’t researched non stick baking paper (my focus being food). Personally if I use I look for unbleached, recycled options. However, I find that baking paper can sometimes be more of an issue (especially with the kids in the kitchen) and most often (at home) I prefer to use some butter / oil with a dusting of flour like our grandparents used to do. I would be interested to hear what the other Advocates thoughts are.

QUESTION:

Baking paper: What do you think of non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I will preface this answer with the qualifier, my expertise is with food, as opposed to household products. I presume you are referring to the parchment paper with the waxy coating, as opposed to the silicone non stick baking paper.

I have used it when I am short on time and like to buy the If You Care brand that is made from unbleached chlorine free greaseproof paper.

I am pretty old school in how I cook and more than happy to use oil and flour a lot of the time also.

QUESTION:

Oxygen absorbers – are they safe in our food (the little satchels in Mountain Bread Wraps for example)?

ANSWER:

I will preface this by saying I haven’t looked into this before or deeply.

These sachets in our food are designed to control oxygen in a sealed package. They can often absorb up to 3 times its weight in oxygen. These are a big advantage to minimising additives in products, gas flushing and vacuum packaging. They are often made from natural zeolite and iron powder. They are supposed to be non toxic and would consider them as safe to be next to the food. I would love others to contribute their perspective / knowledge on the topic also.

QUESTION:

What is in package meat to make it go pop when you open the plastic on top. Is this safe? Like Macro chicken pieces in the green container.

ANSWER:

My understanding is that these packages contain modified atmosphere packaging. These products are gas flushed. From what I can see, most meats are gas flushed with a combination of Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen. These are used to slow down the oxidation processes and keep the food attractive and edible for as long as possible.

Machinery is used to flush out the air from the package and replace it with a gas mixture, then this is sealed in the product so that the meat is surrounded with this gas only.

My preference is to buy my meat from the butcher and limit excessive packaging if I can. If I can’t, my order of preference is to buy vacuum packaged over modified atmosphere packaged foods.

QUESTION:

Non food related, so okay to ignore.. Frankie, who cleans your carpets? Research is showing ALL companies use toxic stuff. We live in Mandurah but can’t find anyone.

ANSWER:

Is this bad that I don’t get my carpets cleaned very often? I avoid it due to the toxicity.

I usually only get the carpets cleaned professionally when we sell or buy a new house and ensure the house is aerated and its a few days before we need to move in.

Unfortunately I am unable to help you with recommendations. I would be looking for steam cleaning options and requesting if it is possible to avoid use of carpet deodorisers and any other “special” solutions. If this isn’t possible I would look for the most eco friendly solution.

Perhaps one of the other Advocates can advise of their experiences.

QUESTION:

What are your thoughts on non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I haven’t researched non stick baking paper (my focus being food). Personally if I use I look for unbleached, recycled options. However, I find that baking paper can sometimes be more of an issue (especially with the kids in the kitchen) and most often (at home) I prefer to use some butter / oil with a dusting of flour like our grandparents used to do. I would be interested to hear what the other Advocates thoughts are.

QUESTION:

Baking paper: What do you think of non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I will preface this answer with the qualifier, my expertise is with food, as opposed to household products. I presume you are referring to the parchment paper with the waxy coating, as opposed to the silicone non stick baking paper.

I have used it when I am short on time and like to buy the If You Care brand that is made from unbleached chlorine free greaseproof paper.

I am pretty old school in how I cook and more than happy to use oil and flour a lot of the time also.

QUESTION:

Oxygen absorbers – are they safe in our food (the little satchels in Mountain Bread Wraps for example)?

ANSWER:

I will preface this by saying I haven’t looked into this before or deeply.

These sachets in our food are designed to control oxygen in a sealed package. They can often absorb up to 3 times its weight in oxygen. These are a big advantage to minimising additives in products, gas flushing and vacuum packaging. They are often made from natural zeolite and iron powder. They are supposed to be non toxic and would consider them as safe to be next to the food. I would love others to contribute their perspective / knowledge on the topic also.

QUESTION:

What is in package meat to make it go pop when you open the plastic on top. Is this safe? Like Macro chicken pieces in the green container.

ANSWER:

My understanding is that these packages contain modified atmosphere packaging. These products are gas flushed. From what I can see, most meats are gas flushed with a combination of Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen. These are used to slow down the oxidation processes and keep the food attractive and edible for as long as possible.

Machinery is used to flush out the air from the package and replace it with a gas mixture, then this is sealed in the product so that the meat is surrounded with this gas only.

My preference is to buy my meat from the butcher and limit excessive packaging if I can. If I can’t, my order of preference is to buy vacuum packaged over modified atmosphere packaged foods.

QUESTION:

Non food related, so okay to ignore.. Frankie, who cleans your carpets? Research is showing ALL companies use toxic stuff. We live in Mandurah but can’t find anyone.

ANSWER:

Is this bad that I don’t get my carpets cleaned very often? I avoid it due to the toxicity.

I usually only get the carpets cleaned professionally when we sell or buy a new house and ensure the house is aerated and its a few days before we need to move in.

Unfortunately I am unable to help you with recommendations. I would be looking for steam cleaning options and requesting if it is possible to avoid use of carpet deodorisers and any other “special” solutions. If this isn’t possible I would look for the most eco friendly solution.

Perhaps one of the other Advocates can advise of their experiences.

QUESTION:

What are your thoughts on non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I haven’t researched non stick baking paper (my focus being food). Personally if I use I look for unbleached, recycled options. However, I find that baking paper can sometimes be more of an issue (especially with the kids in the kitchen) and most often (at home) I prefer to use some butter / oil with a dusting of flour like our grandparents used to do. I would be interested to hear what the other Advocates thoughts are.

QUESTION:

Baking paper: What do you think of non stick baking paper?

ANSWER:

I will preface this answer with the qualifier, my expertise is with food, as opposed to household products. I presume you are referring to the parchment paper with the waxy coating, as opposed to the silicone non stick baking paper.

I have used it when I am short on time and like to buy the If You Care brand that is made from unbleached chlorine free greaseproof paper.

I am pretty old school in how I cook and more than happy to use oil and flour a lot of the time also.

QUESTION:

Oxygen absorbers – are they safe in our food (the little satchels in Mountain Bread Wraps for example)?

ANSWER:

I will preface this by saying I haven’t looked into this before or deeply.

These sachets in our food are designed to control oxygen in a sealed package. They can often absorb up to 3 times its weight in oxygen. These are a big advantage to minimising additives in products, gas flushing and vacuum packaging. They are often made from natural zeolite and iron powder. They are supposed to be non toxic and would consider them as safe to be next to the food. I would love others to contribute their perspective / knowledge on the topic also.

QUESTION:

What is in package meat to make it go pop when you open the plastic on top. Is this safe? Like Macro chicken pieces in the green container.

ANSWER:

My understanding is that these packages contain modified atmosphere packaging. These products are gas flushed. From what I can see, most meats are gas flushed with a combination of Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen. These are used to slow down the oxidation processes and keep the food attractive and edible for as long as possible.

Machinery is used to flush out the air from the package and replace it with a gas mixture, then this is sealed in the product so that the meat is surrounded with this gas only.

My preference is to buy my meat from the butcher and limit excessive packaging if I can. If I can’t, my order of preference is to buy vacuum packaged over modified atmosphere packaged foods.

QUESTION:

Non food related, so okay to ignore.. Frankie, who cleans your carpets? Research is showing ALL companies use toxic stuff. We live in Mandurah but can’t find anyone.

ANSWER:

Is this bad that I don’t get my carpets cleaned very often? I avoid it due to the toxicity.

I usually only get the carpets cleaned professionally when we sell or buy a new house and ensure the house is aerated and its a few days before we need to move in.

Unfortunately I am unable to help you with recommendations. I would be looking for steam cleaning options and requesting if it is possible to avoid use of carpet deodorisers and any other “special” solutions. If this isn’t possible I would look for the most eco friendly solution.

Perhaps one of the other Advocates can advise of their experiences.