FOOD Ebola and food products...

[ginnie6]

as I was reading the main Ebola thread a question just came to mind. We love cocoa powder and use a lot of it. I'm thinking the time to really lay in some stock might be now......but......can ebola survive in something like that? Elsewhere I read that 70% of the world's cocoa comes from Africa. So no question is a stupid question right? I'm just thinking about potential contamination of the cocoa powder.

 

[BREWER]

as I was reading the main Ebola thread a question just came to mind. We love cocoa powder and use a lot of it. I'm thinking the time to really lay in some stock might be now......but......can ebola survive in something like that? Elsewhere I read that 70% of the world's cocoa comes from Africa. So no question is a stupid question right? I'm just thinking about potential contamination of the cocoa powder.

Greetings, ginnie6: I think you wouldn't have to be concerned about the Dutch processed cocoa powder. I would however add up all the ounces/pounds you use in say 1 year's time and buy a 2 years supply while the 1) price is low, 2)the quality is known, and 3) while it is still available for the purchasing. You might consider using it more sparingly as well because it will eventually be a luxury item. Just saying.

 

[LightEcho]

as I was reading the main Ebola thread a question just came to mind. We love cocoa powder and use a lot of it. I'm thinking the time to really lay in some stock might be now......but......can ebola survive in something like that? Elsewhere I read that 70% of the world's cocoa comes from Africa. So no question is a stupid question right? I'm just thinking about potential contamination of the cocoa powder.

I have been thinking the same thing. I have a little cocoa already... about 6 cans of it, but I think I will stock up more. For longer term storage I might use oxygen absorbers... maybe see if the store cans will hold up to the vacuum of a mylar bag & oxy absorber.

Also, much coffee comes from Africa. Storing green beans for future roasting is good.

I doubt the virus will survive processing, but I don't think it is wise to risk it. I won't be buying anything from know infected areas.

 

[Moggy]

Make sure the source of the cocoa you purchase is from Ecuador, Dominican Republic or Brazil and you will be fine.

 

[BREWER]

Make sure the source of the cocoa you purchase is from Ecuador, Dominican Republic or Brazil and you will be fine.

Greetings, Moggy: I had a cat almost like your avatar...Me thinks the cat knows something I don't about the cocoa from west Africa. Care to flesh that out? Thanks. Take care. BREWER