Random Daily Banter

[briantrumpet]

Could be something that coordinates to iron I suppose, and you get another colourful effect like the last one with green carrots.

I shall leave the CC natives none-the-wiser about green carrots. Not least as I've not since replicated the results.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

It is because metal bowls can react to acids and taint the flavour allegedly. Can't say I have ever found it to be an issue.

 

[briantrumpet]

It is because metal bowls can react to acids and taint the flavour allegedly. Can't say I have ever found it to be an issue.

OK, thanks. Even my mum knew I was a PITA for always asking 'why?' Thing is, I'm quite good at being obedient (or just plain remembering something) if I understand the reason.

Looks like my stainless steel should be fine, which would also explain why stainless steel implements are fine too.

https://www.savorysuitcase.com/lemons-interactions-with-metals-and-cookware/

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

OK, thanks. Even my mum knew I was a PITA for always asking 'why?' Thing is, I'm quite good at being obedient (or just plain remembering something) if I understand the reason.

Looks like my stainless steel should be fine, which would also explain why stainless steel implements are fine too.

https://www.savorysuitcase.com/lemons-interactions-with-metals-and-cookware/

It's a bit of a pointless recommendation in recipes, as pretty much any mixing bowl or kitchen container will more than likely be glass/ceramic or stainless.

 

[First Aspect]

It is because metal bowls can react to acids and taint the flavour allegedly. Can't say I have ever found it to be an issue.

Hence my reference to chemical kinetics. I'm struggling to believe that there is either sufficient contact time or surface area for there to be significant corrosion in the time taken to make hummus.

This kinda reminds me of debates about effects on the flavour of tea or whisky.

 

[briantrumpet]

Hence my reference to chemical kinetics. I'm struggling to believe that there is either sufficient contact time or surface area for there to be significant corrosion in the time taken to make hummus.

This kinda reminds me of debates about effects on the flavour of tea or whisky.

I must admit I was hoping you'd reply with your chemical hat on. I guess it would also make a difference if, like my s/s bowls, the metal is polished, as that would reduce the contact area.

No idea why I found it so memorable, but my first proper maths teacher's PhD was on 'surface co-absorbtion', which I would guess would be in your area of expertise.

 

[First Aspect]

I must admit I was hoping you'd reply with your chemical hat on. I guess it would also make a difference if, like my s/s bowls, the metal is polished, as that would reduce the contact area.

No idea why I found it so memorable, but my first proper maths teacher's PhD was on 'surface co-absorbtion', which I would guess would be in your area of expertise.

Kind of. But 20+ years on I can't claim any expertise I'm afraid.

This one just seems to be little more than: acid corrodes iron, iron is in steel, lemon contains acid, hummus contains lemon - therefore - hummus corrodes steel.

 

[briantrumpet]

Kind of. But 20+ years on I can't claim any expertise I'm afraid.

This one just seems to be little more than: acid corrodes iron, iron is in steel, lemon contains acid, hummus contains lemon - therefore - hummus corrodes steel.

I never really got beyond those toy chemistry sets with which you could make minute amounts of soap, and probably Semtex if you got past the soap-making.

Oh, I did do O-level chemistry, but we never really bonded.

 

[First Aspect]

Top marks for dreadful punnery. I can tell you are in your element.

 

[briantrumpet]

Top marks for dreadful punnery. I can tell you are in your element.

Just glad I got a reaction.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

This is all very hummurus.

 

[Ian H]

I never really got beyond those toy chemistry sets with which you could make minute amounts of soap, and probably Semtex if you got past the soap-making.

Oh, I did do O-level chemistry, but we never really bonded.

Not even periodically?

 

[briantrumpet]

Not even periodically?

It was tabled, but the situation was too volatile.

 

[briantrumpet]

Kind of. But 20+ years on I can't claim any expertise I'm afraid.

Actually, you could claim expertise...

...just that it might not be true.

 

[briantrumpet]

Too tall for Rick Chasey, and too much hair, but...