What are the little black specks occasionally found in my “JIFFY” Corn Muffin Mix? | "JIFFY" Mix (2024)

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What are the little black specks occasionally found in my “JIFFY” Corn Muffin Mix? | "JIFFY" Mix? ›

The black specks are simply naturally dark pieces of the pericarp (skin) of the corn, where the tip of the kernel attaches to the cob. The color of the specks will vary by crop and year. They are the same as those commonly seen in hard taco shells, corn or tortilla chips, cornmeal, and natural whole corn products.

However, the mix may not rise as effectively or taste as fresh after its best-by date. You may want to add a bit of extra baking powder. Be sure to check Jiffy boxes for any mold, clumping, or foul odors before baking with expired ones. When in doubt, stick to baking with unexpired mixes.

Weevils, also known as flour bugs or long-snout bugs, infest flour, rice, cornmeal, and other dry goods in the pantry. Several types of weevils can multiply quickly and spread throughout your kitchen and pantry, so it's essential to take steps to control weevils as soon as you spot them.

They are a dark part of the kernel that sometimes gets ground up with the rest of the corn. Nothing to be concerned about.

This product contains a high percentage of the Institute of Medicine's recommended adequate intake for sodium of 1500 mg a day (IOM 2005). This value is much lower than what the FDA requires be listed on food labels -- 2400 mg. Americans average 3,400 mg of sodium a day.

The black specks are simply naturally dark pieces of the pericarp (skin) of the corn, where the tip of the kernel attaches to the cob. The color of the specks will vary by crop and year. They are the same as those commonly seen in hard taco shells, corn or tortilla chips, cornmeal, and natural whole corn products.

Corn flea beetles are small, shiny, black beetles, approximately 1/16-inch long, with enlarged hind legs. Adults are easily disturbed and are known for their ability to jump long distances. The larvae are small, white, and not very active. Full-grown larvae are 1/6-inch long and most body segments are non- pigmented.

The maize weevil is a small snout beetle which varies in size, averaging about three thirty-second inch in length. It varies from dull red-brown to nearly black and is usually marked on the back with four light reddish or yellowish spots.

Weevils are small beetles that have noticeable snouts. They are often lightbulb- or pear-shaped. The immature, legless, grub-like larvae feed on plants. Adult weevils look for shelter in unfavorable weather conditions, especially when it is hot and dry.

Can corn have black dots? ›

Corns can also be quite painful too! Plantar warts tend to be hard and flat, with a rough, shiny surface and circular shape. Plantar warts often have a center that appears as one or more pinpoints/dots that are black in colour, whereas a corn would never have these black “dots”.

If you watch carefully, you will likely notice those black spots move. Virtually all flours, pastas, cereals, and mixes contain minute eggs of insects. These are harmless and we generally use these products before they hatch.

Cornbread is delicious and a great accompaniment to any meal. However, it is not a good idea if you are a diabetic. The high starch and cornmeal contents are carbohydrates which are broken down into sugar in the body. Sugar is extremely dangerous for people with diabetes, so it is best to avoid it.

Ingredients. WHEAT FLOUR, DEGERMED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SUGAR, LARD (HYDROGENATED LARD, BHT AND CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVES), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: BAKING SODA, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, WHEAT STARCH.

Jiffy has HYDROGENATED LARD. A low grade way to get good flavor. Lard is rendered pig fat, and is not as bad for you if it's unprocessed… unlike shortening or hydrogenated oil.

It is important to note that while muffin mixes may remain safe to consume for a period beyond their best-by date, their performance in terms of taste and texture might be compromised as time passes. Always inspect the mix for any signs of spoilage, such as an off smell or the presence of mold, before use.

Yes. The expiration date appears to be about 6 to 8 months out. Q: When will Jiffy Pop be available for purchase? Q: can this be popped on a campfire?

Does Box Cake Mix Go Bad? Usually, no. Dry cake mix can hang around for 12-18 months if you store it right. There's usually an expiry or a best-by date on the box, but here's my little secret: Even after the expiration of the cake mix, it still stays at its best for about 4-5 months (whether opened or unopened).

That slightly bitter, kinda “tinny” flavor you often experience when biting into a muffin, biscuit or scone is the result of using a baking powder in high quantities — as is needed for these quick-rise treats — with aluminum in it.