Propane to Natural Gas - Is it Worth Converting Your BBQ Grill? By Les Fenton

If you set out to buy a BBQ grill today, one of the options facing you is whether to fuel it with propane or natural gas. But what if you already have a propane gas BBQ. Is it worthwhile converting it?

In this article we'll help you weigh up the pros and the cons.

The Relative Costs of Natural gas and Propane

Technical tests on both gases indicate that although natural gas is much less expensive than propane (by up to three or four times for one cubic foot) you?ll need twice as much to cook the same meal. But this is more than compensated for by the much lower cost of natural gas. However, that?s not the complete story.

Grill Conversion Costs

To change your grill from propane to natural gas you?ll also have to carry out a technical conversion. This conversion involves taking out your existing gas regulator and feed pipes and replacing these with similar items designed specifically for natural gas. The conversion process increases the flow of gas to your barbecue grill to compensate for the fact that natural gas produces less cooking heat than propane.

It's possible to carry out this conversion yourself, but this is not recommended because the work involved demands a certain level of technical skill. It?s much more sensible to employ the services of a natural gas technician who will also be able to install a patio gas supply point at the same time.

However, the conversion cost is likely to be quite high ? probably in the region of $100 -$200. Therefor, you may well decide that it?s more sensible to put this money towards the purchase cost of a new natural gas grill.

Other Factors to Consider

As well as weighing up the cost savings against the conversion costs you should also consider the following factors:

Factors against Conversion:

Grill Mobility - You?ll not be able to use your grill anywhere. You?re going to be restricted by the position of the natural gas supply point.

Taste - Natural gas contains a smelly substance called mercaptan. Its deliberately mixed with the gas so that you can tell if you've got a leak. Some people reckon that this substance imparts an unpleasant taste to the food. However, don?t get too hung up about this. It?s not a frequently voiced complaint.

Environmental Protection - Natural gas is not environmentally friendly. If it escapes into the atmosphere,it gets converted into other substances which are detrimental to it.

Factors for Conversion:

Convenience - Your fuel supply will be on tap and you won?t have to carry bottles of propane around anymore or change a bottle half-way through a BBQ.

Make a Choice. Propane or Natural Gas?

Hopefully my article will help you make a choice about whether to convert your grill or not. If you?re already using natural gas in the home this could be an opportunity to save money on the costs of operating your BBQ grill, but don?t forget those conversion costs. It may make more sense to wait until you need to purchase a new grill

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Pros And Cons of Using Natural Food Colours

Even though we have heard a lot about the negative effects of artificial preservatives and food colours to our health, we still continue to consume food that contains them. We have little choice when it comes to the ingredients of the food we eat from restaurants or buy from groceries. If you are seriously considering controlling the amount of artificial food dye you consume, you can do the practical alternative and prepare your own food, putting natural food colours instead. Here are some of the natural ingredients that you can use to make your own food dyes and their pros and cons.

Grapes

Grapes or grape skin is a great source of pigment for making purple dyes. The skin and flesh of the fruit is rich in anthocyanin compounds responsible for producing the vivid violet hue. It is commonly used in candy, yoghurt, ice cream, jams, and jellies. The vitamins contained in grapes help in preventing and lessening the risk for diseases, such as rheumatism, arthritis, kidney and liver disorders, diabetes, anemia, and some cancers.

This additive is not recommended for pregnant and nursing women. It can cause sore throat, nausea, and headache, and allergies for some people.

Turmeric

A popular ingredient for producing yellow food colouring, turmeric is used mainly for spicing up meals, such as curries, salads, soups, mustard, and cheese. Turmeric has curcumin, which is said to prevent or lessen the risk for flu, cirrhosis, ulcers, Alzheimer's disease, and certain cancers. One should not use turmeric carelessly, though. Consuming too much turmeric can lead to gastrointestinal diseases. It can also produce adverse effects on pregnant and breastfeeding women. You don't need to use large amounts of turmeric for food colouring anyway. Just a small amount is enough to produce concentrated amounts of vivid yellow colouring.

Caramel

This is probably one of the most used additives, especially in sweets. Natural starches and sugars are caramelized using high temperature, producing amber-coloured liquid that can be used from soft drinks to processed meats. There are several classes of caramel, each categorized according to the chemical agent used for the caramelizing process. Steer clear of caramel colourings that contain ammonia and sulfite, which can be harmful to the body. Caramel is delicious, but has very little nutritional content so it should be used carefully. Consuming too much caramel colouring can lead to allergies, immune deficiencies, diabetes, cancer, and asthma in some people.

Beet Juice

Beet root is one of the most recommended health ingredients for producing red and pink food dyes. The roots are juiced and powdered then added to lots of food and beverages, from ice creams to seasonings. It packs a whole lot of nutrients which include magnesium, manganese, iron, foliates, vitamin C, and other antioxidants. The juice made from beet fruits is good for patients with immune deficiencies, kidney ailments, liver problems, and colon cancer. It also a good drink for those who want to control obesity.

Too much consumption of beet root can cause allergies and harm the kidney stones. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consume beet root juice in moderation.

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Pros And Cons of Using Natural Food Colours

Even though we have heard a lot about the negative effects of artificial preservatives and food colours to our health, we still continue to consume food that contains them. We have little choice when it comes to the ingredients of the food we eat from restaurants or buy from groceries. If you are seriously considering controlling the amount of artificial food dye you consume, you can do the practical alternative and prepare your own food, putting natural food colours instead. Here are some of the natural ingredients that you can use to make your own food dyes and their pros and cons.

Grapes

Grapes or grape skin is a great source of pigment for making purple dyes. The skin and flesh of the fruit is rich in anthocyanin compounds responsible for producing the vivid violet hue. It is commonly used in candy, yoghurt, ice cream, jams, and jellies. The vitamins contained in grapes help in preventing and lessening the risk for diseases, such as rheumatism, arthritis, kidney and liver disorders, diabetes, anemia, and some cancers.

This additive is not recommended for pregnant and nursing women. It can cause sore throat, nausea, and headache, and allergies for some people.

Turmeric

A popular ingredient for producing yellow food colouring, turmeric is used mainly for spicing up meals, such as curries, salads, soups, mustard, and cheese. Turmeric has curcumin, which is said to prevent or lessen the risk for flu, cirrhosis, ulcers, Alzheimer's disease, and certain cancers. One should not use turmeric carelessly, though. Consuming too much turmeric can lead to gastrointestinal diseases. It can also produce adverse effects on pregnant and breastfeeding women. You don't need to use large amounts of turmeric for food colouring anyway. Just a small amount is enough to produce concentrated amounts of vivid yellow colouring.

Caramel

This is probably one of the most used additives, especially in sweets. Natural starches and sugars are caramelized using high temperature, producing amber-coloured liquid that can be used from soft drinks to processed meats. There are several classes of caramel, each categorized according to the chemical agent used for the caramelizing process. Steer clear of caramel colourings that contain ammonia and sulfite, which can be harmful to the body. Caramel is delicious, but has very little nutritional content so it should be used carefully. Consuming too much caramel colouring can lead to allergies, immune deficiencies, diabetes, cancer, and asthma in some people.

Beet Juice

Beet root is one of the most recommended health ingredients for producing red and pink food dyes. The roots are juiced and powdered then added to lots of food and beverages, from ice creams to seasonings. It packs a whole lot of nutrients which include magnesium, manganese, iron, foliates, vitamin C, and other antioxidants. The juice made from beet fruits is good for patients with immune deficiencies, kidney ailments, liver problems, and colon cancer. It also a good drink for those who want to control obesity.

Too much consumption of beet root can cause allergies and harm the kidney stones. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consume beet root juice in moderation.

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The advantages and disadvantages of using natural food colors

Although we have heard a lot about the negative effects of artificial preservatives and food colors for our health, we still continue to consume foods that contain them. we have little choice when it comes to the ingredients in the food we eat from restaurants or buy from the campaign check. If you are considering seriously to control the amount of artificial food dye you consume, you can make the practical alternative and prepare your own food makes natural food colors instead. Here are some of the natural ingredients that you can use to make your own food dyes and their advantages and disadvantages.

Grapes

Grapes or grape must is a major source of skin pigment to make purple dyes. Skin and flesh of the fruit is rich in Anthocyanin compounds responsible for producing the vivid violet hue. It is commonly used in sweets, yogurt, ice cream, jam and marmalade. Vitamins contained in grapes help to prevent and reduce the risk of diseases such as rheumatism, arthritis, Kidney and liver disease, diabetes, anemia and certain cancers.

This additive is not recommended for pregnant and nursing women. It can cause sore throat, nausea, and headache and allergy of some people.

Turmeric (Curcuma)

Popular ingredient in the manufacture of yellow food colouring and is used mainly for spicing up meals, turmeric as curries, salads, soups, mustard and cheese. Turmeric is Curcumin, which is said to prevent or reduce the risk of influenza, cirrhosis, ulcers, Alzheimer's disease and certain cancers. You should not use turmeric negligent, but. Consuming too much turmeric may lead to digestive diseases. It can also produce side effects in pregnant and lactating women. You do not need to use large quantities of turmeric for food stains anyway. Only a small amount is enough to produce concentrated amounts of live yellow dyes.

Caramel

This is probably one of the most commonly used additives, especially in candies. Natural starches and sugar is caramelized using high temperature, producing amber-colored liquid that can be used from soft drinks to the processed meat. There are several classes of caramel, each categorized by the chemical agent used for caramelizing process. Steering clear of caramel color substances containing ammonia and sulphite, which can be harmful to the body. Caramel is delicious, but have very little nutritional content, so it should be used carefully. Consuming too much caramel colouring can lead to allergies, immune deficiencies, diabetes, cancer and asthma in some people.

Sugar beet juice

Sugar beet root is one of the most recommended health ingredients to produce the red and pink food colouring agents. The roots are juiced and then pulverized added to lots of food and drink products, from ice creams to herbs. It contains a wide range of nutrients, including magnesium, manganese, iron, foliates, vitamin C and other antioxidants. The juice from sugar beet fruits are good for patients with immune deficiencies, Kidney disorders, liver problems and colon cancer. It is also a good drink for those who want to control obesity.

Too much consumption of sugar beet root can cause allergies and damage the Kidney stones Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consume. sugar beet root juice in moderation.

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