How to assess for a blanching or non blanching rash? it’s best to do the glass test first! 🥛👀 If the rash: - turns white when you gently press on it = blanching rash (good sign) - Stays the same colour/does not turn white = non-blanching rash (concerning sign) Have you done the glass test before? Resources: - Children’s Health Queensland - rashes in children - Royal Children’s Hospital - rashes #pediatrics #paediatrics #rashes #rash #glasstest #blanching #nonblanching #empower #parents #little

Why blanch? Blanching is one of the fastest methods of heat treatment of food. By briefly immersing vegetables or some fruit in boiling water and then in very cold water, we retain their full flavor, natural color and crunchiness. Blanching helps preserve the texture of seafood and other delicate ingredients. Additionally, thanks to blanching, we maintain vivid colors (especially of vegetables). In addition, it makes it easier to peel or remove the skin from certain ingredients, such as tomatoes