Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 9
OP Offline
Is microdyn or similar solutions available at the grocery stores in AC?

I enjoy buying local produce and preparing the majority of our meals while on holidays. In MX and Roatan, I always soak my fruits and veggies in a solution made with microdyn or a mild bleach solution.

I'd like to hear of any alternative recommendations that others have used too.

Thanks a bunch
Ann

Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,465
Offline
Hello Ann; for nearly 10 years I've been getting local fresh fruit and vegetables from the street vendors and grocery stores. Good old fashion water and rinse does the trick. The produce here is so incredibly good (carrots taste like carrots, tomatoes like tomatoes) I would be afraid of jeopardizing the flavor. Our experience has been that it is safe for Northerners to drink the water in Belize, even though we would never think of it in Mexico......Hope this helps.


My friends call me Judyann

www.blackorchidrestaurant.com
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,733
Offline
After reading about the water study in San Mateo, I certainly would not take that advice.

Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,520
Offline
Originally Posted by bywarren
After reading about the water study in San Mateo, I certainly would not take that advice.


Well at least in San Mateo...

Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 5,563
Offline
Nothing is grown in San Mateo, or for that matter, on the islands. All of our good tasting, healthy fruits and vegetables are grown on the mainland or imported from another country - much from Chile.
My daughter and I call them 'ugly carrots' as they are not all the same size, shape and color. But the taste is beautiful. Some of the potatoes are like Yukon Gold which are very expensive in California. The melons are very sweet and juicy.
So, relax, enjoy food the way god intended it to.


Harriette
Take only pictures leave only bubbles
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,465
Offline
Thanks everyone for clarifying.....thanks for the reminder Harriette the melons are great....Just had some for breakfast.


My friends call me Judyann

www.blackorchidrestaurant.com
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,701
Offline
melons are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. shocked wink

Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,733
Offline
The discussion was not about where they were grown, but the water to wash them.

Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 834
Offline
Have lived on Ambergris Caye since August and visited here three times prior and never done anything but a water rinse for fruits and veggies. Have never gotten sick. I drink the water, too. No problems. smile

Emily


Former Belize expat traveling the USA & Mexico
http://travelingtwosome.weebly.com
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 8,868
S
Offline
S
Trusting your neighbors....

Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,733
Offline
Past history is not always an accurate prediction of the future. With one water system on AC contaminated,it raises concerns and one might take precautions that were not felt necessary in the past. At least for those who don't leave their brain behind when they come to Belize.

Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,520
Offline
Originally Posted by SayNo2Snow
Is microdyn or similar solutions available at the grocery stores in AC? I'd like to hear of any alternative recommendations that others have used too. Thanks a bunch Ann


Ann, You'll have to sort out your own thoughts from the input above. But you asked a question about product availabilty? While I have not seen the products myself (perhaps another indication of need?) an alternate natural amoebicide was once recommended to me as being a solution of one part water and three parts vinegar for one minute, or a less natural a very mild chlorine solution.


Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,603
Offline
Soaking your produce in a solution of 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide and a large bowl of SP tap water is good too, with a final rinse of bottled water.

Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,972
Offline
Wash fresh vegetables with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white distilled vinegar in 1 � quarts of water.

http://www.vinegartips.com/Scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=6

This is the greatest site. There isn't much vinegar can't do!


Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,520
Offline
Originally Posted by champion
There isn't much vinegar can't do!


Hahahaha! Kind of like Windex© in my "Big Fat Greek Wedding"...

Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,972
Offline
Originally Posted by Bear
Originally Posted by champion
There isn't much vinegar can't do!


Hahahaha! Kind of like Windex© in my "Big Fat Greek Wedding"...


Never saw it, fill me in.


Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,520
Offline
Originally Posted by champion
Originally Posted by Bear
Originally Posted by champion
There isn't much vinegar can't do!
Hahahaha! Kind of like Windex© in my "Big Fat Greek Wedding"...
Never saw it, fill me in.


I'll not try to provide a movie synopis or review. I'd rather let a pro do it so here is Heather's Mutant Reviewers from Hell review of My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Basically the main character's dad uses (and recommends) Windex as a fix all/cure all for everything...and I mean everything.




Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,294
Offline
I too have heard that the water/vinegar combo works quite well.

Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 178
Offline
They have it at Brodies.........and no doubt you find it on SP.......if in doubt by Iodine and add a few drops.........that is all Microdine really is.

Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,436
C
Offline
C
Peel and remove skins from whatever you can. Lots of folks got sick lately from Mexican tomatoes. Some folks may not agree with this but I soak all fresh veggies in my dish wash tub with about a gallon of water and about 3 tablespoons of bleach for 3 or 4 minutes, then I rinse with good water. We are on Caye Caulker and have pottable water now. Prior to this we had rain water and well water. If you have well water, rinse in good old store bought water,


LONELY PLANET SAYS TOURIST LOVE OUR ART. BEST PRICES ON ART.
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,520
Offline
Originally Posted by Cooper
Peel and remove skins from whatever you can. Lots of folks got sick lately from Mexican tomatoes. Some folks may not agree with this but I soak all fresh veggies in my dish wash tub with about a gallon of water and about 3 tablespoons of bleach for 3 or 4 minutes, then I rinse with good water. We are on Caye Caulker and have pottable water now. Prior to this we had rain water and well water. If you have well water, rinse in good old store bought water,


Hi Cooper, I dont disagree with the concept of using a bleach solution for disinfection, but depending on strength of the bleach youre using, that 3 tablespoons of standard bleach would make an overly strong bleach solution for the purposes we're talking about here. My recollection from trail crew days in the park service was about 1 - 2 teaspoons of good ole chlorox bleach in one gallon of water for both veggie prep and dishwash water for utensils.

Heres a pretty cool article for those still interested and it confirms the bleach solution strenght too...

Cooking in Mexico

Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,972
Offline
Originally Posted by Cooper
Peel and remove skins from whatever you can. Lots of folks got sick lately from Mexican tomatoes. Some folks may not agree with this but I soak all fresh veggies in my dish wash tub with about a gallon of water and about 3 tablespoons of bleach for 3 or 4 minutes, then I rinse with good water. We are on Caye Caulker and have pottable water now. Prior to this we had rain water and well water. If you have well water, rinse in good old store bought water,

I would have to agree with peeling the produce when possible. I was in the Peace Corps in India many years back and that was a standard practice as was boiling the water and adding iodine to it to make it potable. That was after you let it set for a few hours first then strained out any floatsum.

Last edited by champion; 02/02/12 10:51 AM.

Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 5,563
Offline
I am now drinking the water from my well. It is soooo much better than the jugged water. Just today while eating lunch I thought "this is so good you could sell it!"


Harriette
Take only pictures leave only bubbles
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 520
S
Offline
S
well, i believe youMiss Hariette we saw Pepe gaurding your cart while u were in the bank yesterday we will b up soon


People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3

Link Copied to Clipboard
March
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Cayo Espanto
Click for Cayo Espanto, and have your own private island
More Links
Click for exciting and adventurous tours of Belize with Katie Valk!
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 308 guests, and 0 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums44
Topics79,199
Posts500,011
Members20,460
Most Online7,413
Nov 7th, 2021



AmbergrisCaye.com CayeCaulker.org HELP! Visitor Center Goods & Services San Pedro Town
BelizeSearch.com Message Board Lodging Diving Fishing Things to Do History
BelizeNews.com Maps Phonebook Belize Business Directory
BelizeCards.com Picture of the Day

The opinions and views expressed on this board are the subjective opinions of Ambergris Caye Message Board members
and not of the Ambergris Caye Message Board its affiliates, or its employees.

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5