shabreeson
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even if it is... does it taste good?
reef salt ok to eat?
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shabreeson
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I don't know... does the rule "if it's safe for humans then it's safe for a reef" go both ways?
vanmo92
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On the bag/bucket of my IO salt is says:
"Instant Ocean is not for human consumption, keep out of reach of children. Contact in dry form may cause skin or eye irritation. In case of contact throughly flush skin or eye(s) with cool water and seek medical attention".
After knowing that I would not want to eat it. Now, I have gotten it on my hands, with no irritation, and while siphoning I have gotten a mouthful of it, and I have not had any ill affects, but still, even if it wont hurt you, I would not eat it, just to be safe.
"Instant Ocean is not for human consumption, keep out of reach of children. Contact in dry form may cause skin or eye irritation. In case of contact throughly flush skin or eye(s) with cool water and seek medical attention".
After knowing that I would not want to eat it. Now, I have gotten it on my hands, with no irritation, and while siphoning I have gotten a mouthful of it, and I have not had any ill affects, but still, even if it wont hurt you, I would not eat it, just to be safe.
shabreeson
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well the skin and eyes makes sense for all salt out there. ever put regular salt on a cut? hurts like heck cause it sucks the water right out of your cells. plus anything can happen when children get involved, mentioning children in the disclaimer is a good way of not getting sued.
shabreeson
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very nice
nattarbox
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It says right on the Seachem Reef package NOT to eat it, but I guess you could try it out and let us know how it works. Although its not exactly a rare mineral, I can't imagine being desperate enough for table salt that you'd resort to dipping into a bucket of Instant Ocean.
mr pink floyd
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i ate roadsalt once. it doesnt taste good.
the best salty stuff is bleach. gotta love good 'ol sodium hypochlorite!
the best salty stuff is bleach. gotta love good 'ol sodium hypochlorite!
Rustylugnuts
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I've soaked a chicken in bout a half cup of IO in a stockpot overnight. Smoked it @ 220 for bout 5hrs, It tasted great.
ManotheSea
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Saying reef salt is not for human consumption might be in part to avoid FDA regulations and permits. Although we probably cause a tougher quality control on them than the FDA ever would.
There could also be international trade limits and tariffs involved with food products. Red Sea brand is based in Isreal. The American reef salt manufacturers probably sell overseas. If the the importing country does not have a competing product trade is much easier. Im sure there are many more table salt companies in the world than reef salt companies. As a non food they are likely to have easier access to more foreign markets and not face restrictions on trade with domestic competitors.
WOW did I just say all that? Where did that come from? Let me know when you guys get it figured out. Meanwhile DO NOT USE TABLE SALT IN A REEF. It is supplemented with iodine and does not have the other trace elements that are needed. "If it's safe for humans then it's safe for a reef" is hardly ever true. Humans tolerate more pollution and abuse than reefs.
So are ya gonna eat it?
There could also be international trade limits and tariffs involved with food products. Red Sea brand is based in Isreal. The American reef salt manufacturers probably sell overseas. If the the importing country does not have a competing product trade is much easier. Im sure there are many more table salt companies in the world than reef salt companies. As a non food they are likely to have easier access to more foreign markets and not face restrictions on trade with domestic competitors.
WOW did I just say all that? Where did that come from? Let me know when you guys get it figured out. Meanwhile DO NOT USE TABLE SALT IN A REEF. It is supplemented with iodine and does not have the other trace elements that are needed. "If it's safe for humans then it's safe for a reef" is hardly ever true. Humans tolerate more pollution and abuse than reefs.
So are ya gonna eat it?
Rustylugnuts
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That wouldn't be near enough salt to cause high blood pressure most of the salt would go down the drain with the water. The kidneys would have no problem with a brine soaked chicken vs some fries and a soft drink from the local burger joint. I think the methyl mercury levels we encounter in some fish are much more worth worrying about than what the synthetic salt manufacturers use as additives. (Try a bird soaked in some regular salt it works great, very juicy.)
scottallens
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Just take one for the team and eat it, I triple dog dare you too.
lol.
lol.
shabreeson
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"Shabreeson,
Why even start a stupid thread like this and eat up server space!! Our do just lack attention?????!!!!
RBursek"
well my brother uses natural sea salt in his food. the problem with it is how slowly the 1/2 cm crystals dissolve in the food. I was asking this stupid question because I didn't know if it has ever been done.
P.S. check your grammar a bit more rbursek, "Our do just lack attention?????!!!!" just doesn't sound demeaning enough.
Why even start a stupid thread like this and eat up server space!! Our do just lack attention?????!!!!
RBursek"
well my brother uses natural sea salt in his food. the problem with it is how slowly the 1/2 cm crystals dissolve in the food. I was asking this stupid question because I didn't know if it has ever been done.
P.S. check your grammar a bit more rbursek, "Our do just lack attention?????!!!!" just doesn't sound demeaning enough.
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