A Killer Spice . . .

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A Killer Spice
June 12, 2006

Throwing some burgers on the grill this weekend? Keep them microbe-free by adding some chopped cilantro to your ground round.

The best way to protect your family from food-borne illness is to cook your meats to an appropriate temperature. However, fresh cilantro appears to have antibacterial properties that may help ward off Salmonella, a common cause of food poisoning. If your kids aren't fans of cilantro, adding a dash of cinnamon or oil of oregano will also do the trick.

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Reference: Antibacterial activity of coriander volatile compounds against Salmonella choleraesuis. Kubo, I., Fujita, K., Kubo, A., Nihei, K., Ogura, T., Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 2004 Jun 2;52(11):3329-3332.

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The WeatherPixie

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Registered: 04-09-2003
Mon, 06-12-2006 - 1:14pm
Love that tip!!