Sterilize the Eco-friendly way with Iodine
When it comes to sterilizing things, I subscribe to the notion that Americans do it too much. Harsh chemicals in a home kitchen can be dangerous for humans and the environment. However, there are times when it's necessary to sanitize things. When I got my license to mix and package my baking mixes for Gluten-free Gourmand the inspector told me that I had to sanitize all equipment after washing it in a chemical sanitizer. I hate using chlorine - talk about harmful to the environment - but he let me know that I could use iodine instead if I wanted. It's quite a bit more eco-friendly since the substance occurs naturally. As a bonus it's really inexpensive. You can get a small bottle in most pharmacies or drug stores for a few dollars or less, and a little goes a long way. I think this is a good kitchen tip to share around. Iodine isn't for everything. It's a dark brown color, so it can stain things, especially white plastics. I have ...