Is shopping at an oriental grocery store risky?
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Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
If the store is in the USA, they have to follow US laws. I've never had an issue with Asian markets or their products.
But their products are canned and jared in the orient. Are we over there making sure they follow our safety food laws?
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
No we aren't.
Do you buy any imported jarred or canned food?
pepperhead212
Master Chef
There is a lot more food out there from the orient, besides all of that specifically for those cuisines, so if you are worried about it, you'd better start checking other canned goods, as well as other foods. However, I've been going to Asian markets for decades, and I'm still alive.
larry_stewart
Master Chef
Me too. I almost always make a monthly run to the local Asian and Indian markets ( was just there a few days ago).
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Is shopping at an orientalgrocery store risky?
Georgevan, do you eat in Chinese restaurants?
Georgevan, do you eat in Chinese restaurants?
There are lots of Asian (Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese) grocery stores where I live. In my experience, the produce, meat and seafood are much fresher than at the regular grocery store, especially the fish/seafood. The canned products are also just fine.
The Asians I've met are very particular about what they buy, both in terms of quality and price.
I have no reservations at all about buying canned goods packed in Asia.
The Asians I've met are very particular about what they buy, both in terms of quality and price.
I have no reservations at all about buying canned goods packed in Asia.
Don't know
Yes I occasinaly do
CharlieD
Chef Extraordinaire
You do not k ow what you buy?
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
jennyema
Chef Extraordinaire
Can we please just use “Asian” and not “Oriental?”
larry_stewart
Master Chef
I agree %100, that being said, here is a pic of the place I shop at. But I did change my word in my response, being sensitive to the language.
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I thought the concern about the term "oriental" was when it was applied to people as opposed to when it was applied to objects and stores. It just means "Eastern".
Yes, "Oriental" in reference to people is one of those words polite people no longer use.
We shop at Asian markets quite frequently, fresh seafood/produce and imported canned/jarred goods. Prices are generally lower, especially on the canned/jarred stuff, than in "mainstream/regular" groceries. Never had a problem with anything.
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
These are the two markets that I frequent:
Lee Lee International Supermarkets | Food Needs No Translation.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/international-marketplace-las-vegas-2
I really do prefer the one in Las Vegas only because they
carry much more products from Hawaii!
Lee Lee International Supermarkets | Food Needs No Translation.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/international-marketplace-las-vegas-2
I really do prefer the one in Las Vegas only because they
carry much more products from Hawaii!
Sir_Loin_of_Beef
Chef Extraordinaire
As you can see below, it can be extremely risky
Fortunately, this Asian market was closed at the time of the incident.
Fortunately, this Asian market was closed at the time of the incident.
The orient is only one part of Asia. India is in Asia also etc. But for your sake I will use asian instead of oriental.
But is using the word oriental derogatory or what?
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