Should You Wash Shredded Cheese Before Eating It?
Have you ever washed your shredded cheese before eating it? I never knew that was a thing until I recently saw it on the internet. Then, I saw it again and again. Am I the only one who didn’t know this was a thing?
Across the internet people are washing their shredded cheese. So, should we all be doing this? What is going on?
Should You Wash Shredded Cheese Before Eating It?
A recent thing came up about how we’re supposed to wash bread, too. Is this real? According to Tasting Table, people are washing the cheese because the packaged kind is made with anticaking agents. Tasting Table reports that Tillamook uses potato starch to prevent caking, Sargento uses powdered cellulose, and Lucerne uses both tapioca and potato starch. These additives help shredded cheese from sticking together and typically aren’t intended to be ingested raw.
Kat Lieu, of Tasting Table, decided to look into this to see if we should be washing our shredded cheese and she concluded that we should be! She ran some experiments and the results showed her that we need to wash our shredded cheese. During her experiment, she cleaned and filtered the water and products and the water ended up gray and murky with particles floating in it. It was the cornstarch she washed off that made the water look that way.
Now, Lieu is believing she’d be better off buying bulk brick cheese and shredding it herself. It’s not a bad idea! Sure, it’s more effort and labor. However, you can end up with better, tastier, and safer cheese.
Still undecided? Check out some videos below of people washing their cheese. It’s something you might have to start doing, so it’s best to learn the proper way to do it.
@janelleandkate Do you wash your cheese? #cheesewash #cheese #cooking #cookinghack
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Here’s another great one. This one is funny. He’s confused as to why he’s doing it as well. Feel like he would be many of us in this situation.
@joshandmomma Momma washin the cheese 😭😂 #joshsmom #joshandmomma #foodhack #cheese #easyrecipe
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Then, there’s this guy who seems to love the process of rinsing the cheese because he values his time.
@kitchenbearsf Yup. washthecheese. I said it. Rinse off preshredded cheese to help it melt be removing the anti stick coating #kitchenbearhack @frank_mentorsf
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Are These The Best French Fries In Fast Food?
It’s a timeless debate. Right up there with “is a hot dog a sandwich?” There may be no definitive answer, but it’s always worth discussing. Who has the best fries in all of fast food?
Everyone is entitled to their own option and taste (literally). However, let’s be honest, there can only be one winner. There’s only allowed to be one winner, and one fry declared the best above all the rest. One fry to rule them all.
Who has the best fries?. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Every Day Is Fry Day
When talking about the best fries in fast food, there are no shortage of options. That’s for sure. You’ve got your national big brands. Then you’ve got your local specialties. Then, there’s also the regional restaurants that aren’t in every state, but aren’t strictly in one city, either. We’re taking everything into consideration.
Of course, ranking the best fries in fast food is no easy task. Much like a snowflake, every list is certain to be different. I mean, they’re all on the menu for a reason. If they didn’t taste good they’d be long gone. It’s the same thing with professional sports. Even the worst player on the team is still incredible when you think about it.
I’m no stranger to fast food, the cashier at my local establishment recognizes me when I pull up in the drive-thru. It’s a blessing and a curse, I suppose. So, with that type of experience and dedication I think my list can be deemed credible and valid.
McDonald’s fries (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for McDonald’s)
What To Look For In A Fry
Personally, I love a good crunch. A well-done fry is a fry well-done. I’m not big on wet fries or greasy soft fries. They’ve also got to be independently great. If you need ketchup or ranch in order to enjoy the fries then they must not be that great!
Consistency is key, as well. It can’t be one of those “oh one time I had them and they were fantastic, but ever since they aren’t great.” No one hit wonders here. The best fry in fast food has to be something you can depend on. It’s reliable and every time you drive-thru you know what you’re getting.
Let’s not delay. Here are my rankings of the best fries in fast food. You may agree with some, you may hate some of these picks. That’s totally up to you. I will say, some big names are off the list, and likely for a reason.
Burger King fries (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The 7 Best Fries In Fast Food
7. Wendy's
Wendy’s fries. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
They’ve changed the recipe around too many times to count in recent years , but I think they finally got it right.
6. Taco Bell
Nacho Fries at Taco Bello (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Taco Bell)
Didn’t expect Taco Bell to make a list of best fries; yet, here they are. I mean…you can dunk anything in Nacho Cheese and it’ll be amazing. However, these fries are legit. I love that spice spice on them. Mmm, baby.
5. KFC
KFC! (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
The wedges are better than you’d expect! Crunchy and delicious. Dip them in the gravy and life can’t get much better. Definitely a pleasant surprise.
4. Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
While the chicken sandwich gets all the love, the waffle fries are where it’s at! Second best thing on the menu…behind the lemonade.
3. In-N-Out
In-N-Out (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Have you tried Animal Style fries? It’s totally worth all the hype..and it’s hyped a lot.
2. Arby's
Arby’s: Home of the iconic curly fry (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Arby’s)
One word their curly fries can best be described as: iconic. Why not number one? They also offer crinkle cut fries. The worst type of fire of all the fries. Sometimes, I’ve even had to specify that I want the curly fries. It should be the only option.
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