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Bit of food advice needed

Posted: Thu Feb 18 2021 6:57pm
by xxxraichxxx
I bought this Aldi loaded brownie from the fridge section today and I've eaten half of it. (I'm currently pregnant 26 weeks!!)

It says to cook it in the microwave for 1.5 mins, or oven for 25 mins but doesnt say you can eat it cold on the packaging like it usually would if it could be either hot OR cold

Im already half way through it and I've just realized. Now I'm panicking ( a teeeeeny bit :? )

anyone know if this is ok to be eaten cold?

Re: Urgent Food Advice needed (Chef Kev???)

Posted: Thu Feb 18 2021 7:14pm
by markat
If it's in the fridge I would say fine to eat cold.

Re: Urgent Food Advice needed (Chef Kev???)

Posted: Thu Feb 18 2021 7:25pm
by Richard Frost
It says keep in the fridge below 5c once opened.

I would be more worried about the amount of calories you are consuming.

Re: Bit of food advice needed

Posted: Thu Feb 18 2021 10:37pm
by Sarah
I can't read the text in the picture very easily or quickly find the same product on their website, but surely it's basically going to be sponge, so isn't likely to be risky to eat cold. Probably would be liquid/viscous if not already baked. I expect they only suggest heating it to make it more enjoyable.

Re: Bit of food advice needed

Posted: Fri Feb 19 2021 8:07am
by blythburgh
I think they are treating it as a pudding. And people usually like their puds cold.

And do not worry about the calories. You have not eaten it all at one go after all. Pregnant women do not need to "eat for two" but just eat sensibly and include a treat in the diet. As long as the treat is treated like one there is not a problem.

Also remember you will not get your figure back in a couple of weeks like the celebs who boast about it. Unlike them you will still have to do the housework, cooking looking after Leo etc as well as all the needs of a new baby. Nor do you have a personal trainer forcing you to go beyond what you want to do when exercising.

Re: Bit of food advice needed

Posted: Fri Feb 19 2021 9:52am
by expressman33
https://groceries.aldi.co.uk/en-GB/p-de ... 8600322117

Specifications
Size / volume 250g
Allergy advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold
Ingredients Brownie Sponge (71%) [Sugar, Butter (MILK), Pasteurised Free Range Whole EGG, Belgian Dark Chocolate (15%) (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Lecithins (SOYA); Flavouring), WHEAT Flour (WHEAT Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder], Belgian Chocolate Sauce (29%) [Whipping Cream (MILK), Demerara Sugar, MILK, Butter (MILK), Belgian Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Lecithins (SOYA); Flavouring), Water, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Cornflour, Humectant: Glycerol; Emulsifier: Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids; Acidity Regulator: Sodium Hydroxide], Marshmallows (4%) (Fructose-glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Pork Gelatine, Dextrose, Maize Starch, Flavouring), Biscuit (3%) (WHEAT Flour, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Candy Sugar Syrup, Flavouring, Salt).

Directions for use Oven Instructions: Electric: Temperature - 180°C | Cooking Time - 25 minutes Fan: Temperature - 160°C | Cooking Time - 25 minutes Gas: Temperature - Gas 4 | Cooking Time - 25 minutes Remove outer box, leaving product in inner tray. Place on a baking tray on the middle shelf of a preheated oven for the time specified. Microwave Instructions: 750w: 1 minute 30 seconds 850w: 1 minute 20 seconds 1000w: 1 minute 15 seconds For best results cook in the microwave. Remove outer box, leaving product in inner tray. Place on a microwaveable plate. Cook on full power for the time specified. Allow to stand for 1 minute before serving.

Country of origin Uk
Legal name Brownie with chocolate sauce, biscuit and marshmallow
Brand name Dessert Menu

Storage instructions Keep refrigerated below 5°C. Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within 24 hours and by date shown. Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition information Energy 1864kJ, 445kcal Fat 23g of which saturates 14g Carbohydrate 54g of which sugars 43g Fibre 2.7g Protein 5.0g Salt 0.40g

Re: Bit of food advice needed

Posted: Fri Feb 19 2021 10:15am
by kevinchess1
Are you feeling nauseous?bloated :?:

Getting Adam to eat some and then, if he dies, your problem is solved :thumbup:

Re: Bit of food advice needed

Posted: Fri Feb 19 2021 10:25am
by kevinchess1
I think you would be fine.
Most food poisons issue are to do with protein and dairy
A proper Brownie would have egg in it but I suspect this has preservatives etc
Might be wise not to eat anymore

Re: Bit of food advice needed

Posted: Fri Feb 19 2021 10:27am
by kevinchess1
Not sure I understand the question but I don't think you can get pregnant from Brownie :?

Oh congrats by the way :clap:

Re: Bit of food advice needed

Posted: Fri Feb 19 2021 10:44am
by Sarah
kevinchess1 wrote:
Fri Feb 19 2021 10:25am
Might be wise not to eat anymore
Surely starvation will not help mother or future child.