Food
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Application of High-Pressure Based Technologies in the Food Industry
November 2023High-pressure processing (HPP) is a food pasteurization method where food is subjected to elevated pressures (up to 87,000 pounds per square inch, 6,000 atmospheres, or 600 MPa), at ambient or chilled temperatures, to alter the food’s attributes to achieve consumer-desired qualities. -
Wild Mushrooms
February 2022There are 2,000 or more kinds of wild mushrooms in Ohio. Some are poisonous, and some are edible and delicious when properly prepared. -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Apples
February 2022Summer and fall are perfect times to try the many varieties of Ohio apples. Ohio is one of the top 10 states in apple production in the United States. -
A Consumer’s Guide to Pure Maple Syrup
November 2021Pure maple syrup has long been recognized as an all-natural substitute for processed sugars. In recent years, maple syrup has also been classified as a superfood, due to its potential health benefits.... -
Smart Eating for Healthy Aging
September 2021Nutrition needs change with age. Some changes are gradual while others are more obvious. You may notice, for example, that your body shape is changing, or that you have less interest in food than you ... -
Low-Cost Treatment of Food Processing Wastewater
August 2021In southwest Ohio a small turkey processing plant was facing closure. The permitted lagoon system that had treated the plant wastewater for decades created odors and threatened the groundwater. The co... -
Hepatitis E: A Foodborne Zoonotic Threat in the U.S. and Abroad
August 2021Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, a condition caused by several viruses including hepatitis A, B, C, and E. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a pathogen found in several agriculturally important animal... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Onions
July 2021Onions are a strong-flavored vegetable and can be used in a variety of ways. Deep-fried onion rings and French onion soup are favorites. Popular uses for onions include seasoning in salads, soups, cas... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peas
July 2021Peas are a cool weather crop available in June and July. There are two common varieties: green garden peas that need shelling and edible-pod peas that are eaten whole (snow peas and sugar snap peas). ... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Strawberries
July 2021Strawberries are often the first fruits to ripen in the spring and are grown in every state in the United States. They are one of the most popular small fruits to grow in home gardens. Some varieties,... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Pears
July 2021Though there are thousands of varieties of pears, only about ten are grown and sold commercially.
For information on pear varieties in Ohio, contact your county educator in agriculture and na... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peaches
July 2021Though Ohio is not considered a major peach growing state, it has about 1,000 acres of peach orchards with the majority of the trees being Red Haven cultivars. Except for a few, the different types of... -
Selecting, Storing, and Using Fresh Herbs
July 2021Cooking with herbs can be a quick and simple way to add interesting flavors to foods without adding salt, sugar, or fat. The use of herbs in cooking has become more popular due to more herb selection ... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Greens
July 2021The most common types of greens grown in Ohio include spinach, leaf lettuce, kale, endive, escarole, and leaves from mustard, turnip, beet, broccoli, dandelion, and collard plants. Greens are availabl... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Melons
July 2021Ohio melons can be divided into two groups—muskmelons and watermelons. Muskmelons include cantaloupe and honeydew.
For information on melon varieties in Ohio, contact your county educator in ... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Grapes
July 2021Ohio grapes are grown for winemaking, juice (including juice made into jelly), and for eating. There are many grapes suitable for winemaking, including some varieties raised exclusively for that purpo... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Sweet Corn
July 2021Fresh sweet corn has long been an American favorite. In Ohio, the sweet corn season begins about July 1 and continues until the first frost in late September to early October.
For information on co... -
Selecting, Storing and Serving Ohio Carrots
July 2021A native of Afghanistan, carrots are now grown extensively throughout the United States and are available year-round. A versatile vegetable, the shape of the carrot ranges from globular to elongated. ... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Cabbage
July 2021Cabbage was originally found growing wild on the seashore of Southern Europe, England, and Denmark. Some varieties of cabbage were known as far back as the early days of Greece. Other vegetables that ... -
Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, and Cauliflower
July 2021Program Area: Home, Yard, and Garden Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower are among the closely related vegetables referred to as cole crops. Cole plants belong to the Cruciferae family, c...