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[Zebra_Fact_Man]

This thread kinda reminds me of this thread: Final 2011 Drivetrain

Has the same vibe.

[Harrison.Smith]

Originally Posted by Zebra_Fact_Man

This thread kinda reminds me of this thread: Final 2011 Drivetrain

Has the same vibe.

It's funny to see people call 26x26 small.

[ctt956]

This is probably the most spotlight-worthy quotes I've ever seen in one thread...

[ctt956]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=piztons+lard

Piztons lard. The only company without an internet presence that runs commercials. EST Last night.

This thread is the only relevant thing in the Google search...

Originally Posted by smitikshah

After spending wayyyy too much time on this, I have come to the conclusion that when lard turns "bad" it actually just gets rancid, and not transparent. There was nothing stating how it would get transparent but multiple accounts of it becoming foul in taste or smell. Lard can't be transparent, so even if the OP meant if lard is sold as transparent it isn't as good as thick lard, it wouldn't make sense.

Some Lard Tips For All of You:
-If you store lard properly in the refirgerator in an air-tight container it will last about a year
-If you decide to freeze it, in an air-tight container it will last over 3 years
-You should never try freezing lard in its original packaging. this will result in freezer burn and change of texture
-Defrosted lard can keep in the refrigerator safely without spoiling for up to 6 months.
-Never store your lard in an open container in one of your kitchen cabinets because mice, rats and insects will feed on it and cause it too spoil or become contaminated with fecal matter and harmful bacteria that is dangerous to your health.

Remember if you aren't sure if your lard has gone bad or not - just throw it out to be safe.

Stay lard safe everyone!

Is it possible that could be manufactured partly transparent, or at least translucent/clearish?

Something I just thought of: Piztons, Inc. could be a small business run out of someone's house, therefore not obvious on Google Maps. A business like this may not have a website, especially in such a small town. Though unless lard is insanely popular there, I don't see how they could be a major sponsor of an FRC team.

[smitikshah]

Originally Posted by ctt956

This thread is the only relevant thing in the Google search...



Is it possible that could be manufactured partly transparent, or at least translucent/clearish?

There is a method of "rendering" (ha) lard so that in liquid form it remains translucent (here). The OP describes the lard as clear, and says "transparency is a sign of BAD LARD". In fact, in the link's rendering process, the liquid lard is pretty clear, and that doesn't mean it's bad lard. There is this that describes the appearance of lard itself as translucent, but white-ish, BUT, describes the lard compound as "not translucent". However it goes on to state that anyone familiar with both items would clearly not mix them up. Unfortunately I am not well versed in the art of lard-making, so I am not sure if the compound it is referring to is sold in stores. In addition, this was published in 1919, I'm sure the lard-slang was different than what it is now.

All in all, melted lard maybe semi-translucent, but that is not a sign of bad lard. The lard itself can be translucent, but this is not a sign on bad lard. Going back to the original lard research, it is difficult to tell if lard is bad aside from visible mold, fecal matter, or a rancid-trash smell. If your lard has any of the above symptoms, it is a sign on bad lard.

I think Piztons Inc. should get in email contact with me and explain their lard motto a little bit more because I don't think I get it based on my research.

[lynca]

Originally Posted by Zebra_Fact_Man

This thread kinda reminds me of this thread: Final 2011 Drivetrain

Has the same vibe.

A classic CD thread ! Good memory.