I wanted post some information about Thiabendazole which is referred to in Thirsty Viking's post under "First Recipe" section of this forum subject "Mead Newbies."
This compound is not as pernicious as it is coloured to be in Wout's comentary`
See link below:
http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/thiabend.htm
Notice the rapidity of elimination from humans, and rats in particular. Also, contrary to what is asserted in the article that he (Wout) translated this chemical does not appear to be readily soluble in water, in fact it binds more readily to the particulate matter in water, and is also used medicinally as a chelating (metal binding) agent.
Still, it is always prudent to check the pesticides used on any fruits that we buy fresh from the farm or produce stand. Just be sure to wash off the outside with some mildly warm water and a good clean wash cloth. I use Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap to get any wax or sealant/oils that may be present.
Great recipe post and great info from Thirsty Viking, Thanks dude!!
Oskaar
This compound is not as pernicious as it is coloured to be in Wout's comentary`
See link below:
http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/thiabend.htm
Notice the rapidity of elimination from humans, and rats in particular. Also, contrary to what is asserted in the article that he (Wout) translated this chemical does not appear to be readily soluble in water, in fact it binds more readily to the particulate matter in water, and is also used medicinally as a chelating (metal binding) agent.
Still, it is always prudent to check the pesticides used on any fruits that we buy fresh from the farm or produce stand. Just be sure to wash off the outside with some mildly warm water and a good clean wash cloth. I use Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap to get any wax or sealant/oils that may be present.
Great recipe post and great info from Thirsty Viking, Thanks dude!!
Oskaar