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    Are brussels sprouts ok if they are turning yellow?
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    Maybe. Make sure they are not slimy or mushy. You also want to check them for dark spots. If the brussels sprouts have a really bad odor, don't eat them.
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    How can I tell if my brussel sprouts are still good?
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    Cut them through the middle and see if they're soft or hard in the core. If they're soft, they're fresh. If they're hard, they're either very very dry or spoiled. To make sure, put them in boiling water for three minutes. See if the color changes to yellow or even light brown. If they do, they're spoiled. If they're not, then congratulations, you have fresh brussel sprouts.
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    My cauliflower is over 2 weeks old, but still looks and smells fresh? Is it okay to eat it?
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    As long as it still looks good, is firm not mushy, and doesn't have dark areas deep within (cut out any dark spots that are there), yes, you can eat it. Check for any odd smells, too. I always like to smell from inside the bag when I first open it to be sure.
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    How can I tell if eggplant is spoiled?
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    It will start to mold and have extremely mushy spots on the outside skin.
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    Is asparagus edible if it's slightly brown?
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    Maybe. Check the tips. If the tips are not mushy or slimy, and the stalks aren't slimy, it should be okay.
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    What are the characteristics of healthy asparagus?
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    The stalks will be green and crisp, and the tips will be a greenish/purplish color. The tips will not be mushy, and it will not smell bad.
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    Can I eat broccoli if it is yellowish and has a stinky feet smell along with a burnt smell?
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    No, because it will be rotten.
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    Pressure cooked white northern beans a week and a half ago, stored them in the fridge. When I opened the container they had a slight smell. Can I still use them?
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    No, they should be disposed of, they've gone off.
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    Are slimy green beans safe to eat?
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    You should throw out slimy vegetables.
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    I soaked collard greens overnight, then drained them, put them in a Ziploc bag and put it in the fridge. The next day they smelled spoiled. Are they still good?
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    If it smells spoiled, it is highly probable that the collard greens have gone bad. I would throw it out.
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    Are waxed turnips with black spots on the outer layer okay to eat?
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    The black spots may be mold, if it has discolored spots or mold on it, throw it out.
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