If you were to buy canned Artichoke..is it ok to eat it raw out of the can, or should you cook it?
Canned Artichoke is already cooked, so it is OK to eat it right out of the can.
Why are canned artichoke hearts so sweet?
Artichokes make a chemical called Cynarine. It's not sweet in itself, but it temporarily depresses the sweetness receptors. When it's washed away, the sweetness receptors respond vigorously.Sweet taste of water induced by artichoke (Cynara scolymus).And a slightly more accessible article:Cynarin (Artichokes and that sweet taste)
Are you supposed to eat artichokes with your hands?
Are you supposed to eat artichokes with your hands?Don’t know if you’re “supposed to” - but I do. Boil them whole, spread them open with your hands, prepare a small bowl of melted butter and garlic.Dip each “leaf” end into the butter - better yet, scoop it - and rake the soft part of the “leaf” with your front teeth. The tough part is shit-canned. Can be messy, so keep a towel nearby.Don’t eat the choke.Don’t eat the hard leaves.But enjoy the rest. (Alexa: add artichokes to the shopping list)
What can I make with canned artichoke hearts?
My husband makes a simple chicken dish with chicken, butter, lemon juice and canned artichoke hearts. Minced garlic and black pepper are added as seasoning. You can use flour or cornstarch to thicken the sauce, as needed. We usually serve it over noodles. It's easy and tasty. If I make it, I usually add some capers just because I like them.
Where are the artichokes at Walmart?
I do all my grocery shopping at Walmart and I NEVER see canned artichokes there...anyone know where they would be? I would think they'd be by the rest of the canned veggies, but I'm pretty sure I've looked everywhere. Is it possible they don't even carry them!?
Artichoke as baby food?
Absolutely. If its something you eat a lot then introduce it to the baby. ========== ETA Nitrates are a concern if your baby is less than 4 months old. (Except for well water nitrates and baby formula -that is a concern past 4 months) http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/nitratearticle.htm "Because the intake of naturally occurring nitrates from foods such as green beans, carrots, squash, spinach, and beets can be as high as or higher than that from well water, these foods should be avoided before 3 months of age, " and "1. The greatest risk of nitrate poisoning (methemoglobinemia) occurs in infants fed well water contaminated with nitrates. All prenatal and well-infant visits should include questions about the home water supply. If the source is a private well, the water should be tested for nitrate. The nitrate nitrogen concentration of the water should be <10 ppm. 2. Infants fed commercially prepared infant foods generally are not at risk of nitrate poisoning. However, home-prepared infant foods from vegetables (eg, spinach, beets, green beans, squash, carrots) should be avoided until infants are 3 months or older, although there is no nutritional indication to add complementary foods to the diet of the healthy term infant before 4 to 6 months of age." American Academy of Pediatrics - Nitrate Statement and "Because vegetables, including green beans, carrots, squash, spinach and beets, can have nitrate levels as high or higher than that of well water, infants should not eat these foods until after age 3 months." AAP Well Water Statement The Mayo Clinic also states the following regarding home prepared "nitrate veggies"; "For babies younger than age 4 months, also avoid home-prepared spinach, beets, turnips and collard greens, which may contain high levels of potentially harmful compounds from soil (nitrates). "
Can i find marinated artichoke hearts in the store?
Yes they are sold that way, usually the ones you want are under oil in a small clear jar. Aurora makes them...those are the best ones for pizza. I even love to eat that with tuna and olives and tomato as a salad...come to think of it you can make that a pasta salad if you like too. (Where I don't know I'm in Canada...Sobey's has them here and No Frills...any italian store will carry them too!) The stuff in the cans I've never tried...I don't really like anything that comes in a can. Usually buy frozen or under oil! You should try pickled eggplant if you like the artichoke hearts. Similar type thing. Actually you want a pizza to die for bbq the chinese eggplant (skinny long kind) and put that on pizza. You can just slice it paper thin if not and put it on the pizza. I like feta cheese and broccoli on that kind of pizza you're talking about too. Roasted red peppers are good too, under oil if you can find the ready to go ones or just roast yourself and freeze the whole pepper and pull one out when you need it.
My dog ate my spinach artichoke dip!?
You can take the chance if you want but onions in large enough quantities can be toxic to dogs. They contain allyl propyl disulfide, which damages their red blood cells and can cause fatal consequences in animals. Dogs develop hemolytic anemia if they eat enough onions. I don't think that it matters too much whether the onions are cooked or not. The quantity of onions required is high enough that dogs can generally tolerate small doses of onions without any problem and moderate amounts of onion without clinically apparent disease, even though there may be measurable changes on lab test results They may become anemic, weak and have trouble breathing. If you wait until this point there are less options for care.