[net.cooks] chemical preservatives

slb@drutx.UUCP (Sue Brezden) (10/11/85)

>Yes, it is possible to do away with all those chemicals, but...  First many
>chemicals have been used to provide colour when the food was preserved for many
>years (read over 1000).  For example saltpeter has been used in meat for many
>years in corning it. --m. schneider

Wow, 1000 year old corned beef must make quite a sandwich!

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)
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