I found out 6-8 tiny clear wings insects once I started cutting it open. The grocery store is happy to refund, but I don't want to make the trip!
2007-01-06 06:03:51 · 14 answers · asked by Klem 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I would cover it in cold water for a half an hour to an hour. Then rinse it and it will be good to go. Either dry it a bit and put it away or cook it.
2007-01-06 06:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by Susan M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its OK to it eat it. Fruit flies are always in our fruits & vegetables. Sometimes we don't physically see them but, know that their eggs are already attatched to our food. Thats why like in the winter time if u buy bananas or something & if u let them sit up until they go bad. The eggs will hatch & you'll see little flies flying around in your kitchen or maybe even your refrigerator.
I know the thought of it is pretty gross, but imagine when you're in a restuarant things like this appears. And, its disregarded- Because the show must go on-its cooked, served and we still live after eating it.
The only difference is we just don't know about it. But, no harm shall come to u if u eat that cauliflower. So Bon-appetie!
2007-01-06 06:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by Nedda 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put some salt in water and leave the cauliflower to soak in it for abt 5-10 mins then rinse and cook. Dont add too much salt when cooking though as there will be some slat in it from the soaking
2007-01-06 09:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by Classique 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, flies come from worms..so you likely have worms in there too. Check and see, if you do..you can cut out that part and eat the rest..or throw it away, or take it back for a refund :)
2007-01-06 06:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by Texas Bound 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just wash very thoroughly. Cut apart and rewash again. A little protein never hurt anyone.
2007-01-06 06:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by Rick R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash it good. Cook it and enjoy additional protein. These are not insects that live in filth like cockroaches.
2007-01-06 06:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by chief8166 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the insects have hatched, your cauliflower is contaminated and bad. Did you buy organic? Organic foods are notorious for this.
I wouldn't eat it.
2007-01-06 06:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Very common. Just clean it really good before you eat it.
2007-01-06 06:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by ebush73 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw the cauliflower away! You don't want to get sick!
2007-01-06 06:05:54 · answer #9 · answered by beth l 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
even after you wash it...there's a chance that some eggs are still in it. Go get your money back
2007-01-06 06:12:14 · answer #10 · answered by Ruth Less RN 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋