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Old 05-24-2009, 10:18 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JainVeganBuddha View Post
One compound had the distinct odor of potassium nitrate a.k.a. salt-peter.
Also, Potassium Nitrate is completely odourless. And is commonly used in most larger kitchens, from personal experience, as a meat preservative. You would know if your food was tainted with it, it may be odourless, but it is definitely not tasteless.
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