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parrotearrings

Mar 2, 2010, 11:03 AM

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is it safe to leave vegetarian refried beans unrefrigerated?

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is it safe to leave vegetarian refried beans unrefrigerated?
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esperanza

Mar 2, 2010, 12:00 PM

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Re: [parrotearrings] is it safe to leave vegetarian refried beans unrefrigerated?

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Depends on the ambient temperature where you are. If you're in the frozen northland, sure. Put them out on the back porch. If you're in Mérida, I would put them in the refrigerator as soon as they have cooled from cooking.

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parrotearrings

Mar 2, 2010, 12:04 PM

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Re: [esperanza] is it safe to leave vegetarian refried beans unrefrigerated?

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im in new york.. its winter.. not freezing.. they were in my kitchen prob about 65 degrees F until i woke up 7hrs later then i put them in the fridge.

Papirex

Mar 2, 2010, 12:15 PM

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Re: [parrotearrings] is it safe to leave vegetarian refried beans unrefrigerated?

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I would think no, but many Mexican cooks think that once something has been cooked, it is safe to leave it out unrefrigerated.

An old wives tale? Probably. Is it common? I doubt it. Does it happen? Sometimes.

Rex
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