Pack contains 4 servings

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Having noticed the time … I filled a couple of lightweight baps [Henlan Bakery] with Pastrami and some Cornichons for a late lunch.

It served the purpose nicely, and each roll contained 50g of Pastrami

Then I read the ‘Nutrition’ details on the pack !!

In what possible context could 25g of Pastrami comprise a serving ??

MichaelG.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

… in what context …

[egaParticipant @ega]

Perhaps it's just a "Serving Suggestion"?

Sainsbury's Quiche Lorraine for four provides me with two helpings.

[Frances IoMParticipant @francesiom58905]

seem to recall some debate on R4 re these suggested servings – one suggestion was that some foods contained high salt, sugar etc that for any sensible portion would place them well over the daily allowance and thus rate a red traffic light under the current UK labelling arrangements – small portion sizes avoided this.

[DiogenesIIParticipant @diogenesii]

..in the context of not having to have a statutory flashing red 'High in Sodium' warning beacon fitted to every pack?

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

Even your humble breakfast flakes, 30g portion barely covers the bottom (well half way up then) of a normal bowl !!

Just wonder how many customers actually take notice of the labels anyway!?

Looking at the larger population, they do not care what is printed on the packaging.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Just recovered the self-righteous ‘Traffic-Light’ labelling from the bin:

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Make of it what you will

MichaelG.

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

More informative is the number of slices. Seriously who amongst the readers knows the readers knows the average weight of a slice of pastrami and hence what 25g actually represents? As I would only ever have such an ingredient as one part of a larger collection one or two slices would be enough. Especially when considering the price,

During lockdown I realised just how short a time a packet of porridge or muesli lasted me as I was in the habit of half filling a deep bowl. I cut down to two heaped spoons, sometimes only one, which initially seemed drastic, but actually proved to be enough.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

The number of slices in the pack is, of course, eight … and it must be quite an achievement to slice pastrami that thin !

Given that 2 slices only represent one fiftieth of the daily “reference energy intake” … I posed the question of context.

MichaelG.

[Frances IoMParticipant @francesiom58905]

preserved meat is also on the watch list for nitrites which have suspected of being carcinogenic

as for porridge/museli – oats are still cheap, waitrose muesli is considerably cheaper than the fancy brands and you can always dilute it with either their base (abt 2/3rd the price) or as i usually do jumbo oats tho now the ‘health food’ shops tend not to sell the large 5kg bags that worked out much cheaper

[duncan webster 1Participant @duncanwebster1]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 05/08/2023 15:19:48:

Having noticed the time … I filled a couple of lightweight baps [Henlan Bakery] with Pastrami and some Cornichons for a late lunch.

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What the (expletive) is a cornichon I thought so I googled it. Seems we Brits call them gherkins. How anyone eats them is beyond me, I'm sure that's what Roald Dahl had in mind when the BFG was eating snozzcumber.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by duncan webster on 05/08/2023 18:57:51:

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What the (expletive) is a cornichon I thought […]

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Thanks for the reminder, Duncan

These are one of Tesco’s better efforts, and the jar is nearly empty

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MichaelG.

[pgk pgkParticipant @pgkpgk17461]

Cornichon are typically smaller versions of gherkins and pickled in a stronger vinegar solution. Personal preference on taste and cost is Lidl gherkins. They also have pickled sliced jalapeños if you want to add a quick spiciness to things.

As a naive young student my flatmate and I guessed that the average package would be for 2 people or a family of four. Since we were both athletes and ate for two but always hungry, we looked for a cheap 'gut buster' prior to going to a boozy do.

We ended up with 2 tins of meatballs and a bag of rice. That 1lb of rice kept growing in the saucepan – got split into a second and third pan before being done. Our second mistake was eating it all and then drinking beer…

[MadMikeParticipant @madmike]

Do I detect the recent onset of cabin fever? Is this a serious engineering discussion?

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by MadMike on 05/08/2023 23:08:35:

Do I detect the recent onset of cabin fever? Is this a serious engineering discussion?

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NO !! … it is a discussion between forum members, about “other stuff of mutual interest”

That’s why it’s a thread in the ####### Tea Room !!

May I suggest that you read the descriptions of the available Topics before criticising further ?

MichaelG.

[Mick B1Participant @mickb1]

I find cornichons a bit intense, and prefer larger gherkins, sometimes sold as 'dill cucumbers'.

My dad was a German emigre and told me that when he was young in the 1920s (jeez, that's a century ago now!), kids would buy them wrapped in paper to eat like icecreams on hot days – and mild ones really are nice eaten like that. From English shops, I think Polish ones are best.

Like others, I reckon the pastrami portion size is deliberately understated on packaging so as to cut the allegedly 'suspect' content, especially saturated fats, sodium in general and nitrite in particular.

[CirclipParticipant @circlip]

Perhaps smaller portions create malnutrition and arrogant grumpiness?

Regards Ian

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Circlip on 06/08/2023 08:50:57:

Perhaps smaller portions create malnutrition and arrogant grumpiness?

Regards Ian

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I wondered how long it would be before you chipped-in

MichaelG.

[Pete WhiteParticipant @petewhite15172]

Posted by duncan webster on 05/08/2023 18:57:51:

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 05/08/2023 15:19:48:

What the (expletive) is a cornichon……

Very subtle Duncan, kinder than the more used abrviation, mad me laugh, the thread is great to my mind, but of light relief from metal.

You get a good rounded education on this forum, seriously.

Pete

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