The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #97999   Message #1936444
Posted By: Slag
14-Jan-07 - 03:14 PM
Thread Name: BS: Question about antique recipe books
Subject: RE: BS: Question about antique recipe books
Correction. Toxins are not living things that can be killed by heat. They are exudates secreted by an organism. They are semi-stable organic compounds that resist decomposition at some cooking temperatures. The bacteria that produce the toxins die almost immediately on exposure to heat and oxygen but their waste persists. You must clean the bowls. Boil the water 15 minutes or more and take no chances. Food poisoning is no fun and can be one of the worst forms of death!