—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 13, 1973
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Citrus Waxes Enhance
Quality and Beauty
Many consumers consider the
practice of waxing produce
unnecessary. Yet, when given a
choice, shoppers almost always
choose waxed products because
they look better and generally
are better.
Waxing is not a new practice.
The citrus waxing process was
invented in 1922. Citrus fruit, as it
matures in the orchard, develops
a coating of natural plant wax.
This natural coating has a
protective function, chiefly to
minimize the loss of moisture.
Since the fruit picks up dust
and debris in the orchard, one of
the first steps at the
packinghouse is a thorough bath.
This washing process includes
soaking in a detergent solution,
scrubbing with soft brushes, and
rinsing with hot water. This
removes the natural protective
wax, so the waxing procedure is
performed next, to restore
nature’s own coating.
Without this coating fruit would
quickly become soft, the juice
content lowered, and fruit more
susceptible to decay. Waxing
makes not only interstate trade
possible, but world trade in citrus
as well.
Waxes used on fresh fruits and
vegetables are completely edible.
They are comprised of sub
stances which are non-toxic to
humans. Citrus wax is a high
purity “Food grade” paraffin,
highly refined so that any harm
ful components are removed. It is
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approved for use by the Food and
Drug Administration, and is
accepted and used throughout the
world. Since the wax is edible,
there is no reason to remove it
before using the' peel in receipes.
Fall Carpet Cleanup
If summer activity has taken
its toll on your carpeting, you will
need to include carpet cleaning
on your fall agenda.
Professional cleaning is best -
it is the only way to remove deep
soil. Home methods only manage
to clean the top half or quarter of
a carpet strand. However, three
home methods, properly used,
are adequate for cleaning carpet
surfaces. Each method has ad
vantages and disadvantages.
The dry method eliminates
overwetting which can damage
carpet backing. It does the best
job of removing greasy soil. It
also produces less texture
distortion and prevents color
bleeding.
If you choose the wet method,
be sure to use only specific carpet
detergents and follow
manufacturers’ directions. This
method is absorbed more deeply
than the dry process, but still
cannot clean the entire carpet
strand. It does take time to dry.
And overwetting can damage
carpet backing.
Foam cleaning is quick and
convenient. You spray the carpet
with a thin layer of foam, sponge
with a mop, let dry and then
vacuum. But some foams are
difficult to remove after they dry.
And, as in the wet method,
overwetting may damage the
carpet backing.
Whichever method you choose
to restore your carpet’s beauty,
be sure to follow directions
carefully.
M
Dons Thomas
Pampkiii Preparation
The Chester County Extension
Service sends these hints on a
seasonal favorite, pumpkins:
Nutritive Value:
Good source of Vitamin A
which is needed for normal
growth and for normal vision in
dim light.
Buying Guide:
Should have fairly firm
rinds, with a bright orange color.
Should be heavy for their
size and free of blemishes.
Size determines tenderness,
the smaller the more tender.
NOTE: One pound fresh
pumpkin equivalent to one cup
cooked.
Cooking
Wash pumpkin and cut in
half crosswise.
Remove the seeds and
strings.
Place the pumpkin in a pan,
shell side up.
Bake it until it is tender and
begins to fall apart.
Scrape the pulp from the
Douglas Firs
Loggers and foresters have re
corded Douglas firs 330 feet high,
45 feet around the trunk, and
more than 1,400 years old each
containing enough lumber to
build 10 two-bedroom frame
houses
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Freezing;
Follow above cooking in
structions.
Place pan containing
pumpkin in cold water, stirring
pumpkin occasionally.-
—Pack into containers leaving
inch head space.
Seal and freeze.
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