[CH] infused oils & botulinum

Constance Allen (constance_allen@charter.net)
Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:23:25 -0800

This subject comes up periodically.  I could not find the historical  
emails!!

T-Up:  My son received fresh mushrooms (Oregon truffles) for Christmas.

He's a foodie, but not a chile head.

So...he used some of the fresh truffles in olive oil to flavor &  
preserve.

However, from historical discussions regarding flavoring oils with  
chilies, I believe that there is a botulinum danger.

At what temp/ degrees should he heat the olive oil/mushroom mixture   
to ensure health safety  (????)

Constance Allen