Potassium Carbonate + Sodium Bicarbonate...
toxic or not?
Saw a actual bottle of this stuff in the supermarket...label says oddly enough.."for refreshing dry squid"...weird..
technically how can it "refresh" dry stuff?
Sodium bicarbonate is one of those things housewives put in refrigerators, freezers, and down drains to absorb odors. I keep a fresh supply of NaHCO3 in my refrig, top open, all the time. Periodically I dump it down the drain and sprinkle some more in the container in the refrig.
Hm...I was talking about a liquid in a bottle...
Just sprinkling it on everything...hm..
The liquid works that way too. When Hurricane Rita came through my place, (of course I was gone), everything in the freezer melted and I had a mess when I could get back home. I threw everything away, wiped the inside dry, wiped several times with a solution of NaHCO3 on a paper towel, wiped with clean water, dried, and turned everything back on. No mold, no odor, but many of my friends had mold and mildew problems. It may be that I came back when we could get into town and cleaned everything out in the heat of the day, then left. I had no problems when I could come back home permanently and turned the electricity back on.
Just thing about dried squid. Probably could use a little refreshing.
Oh...interesting story...but..you do mean that you had no mildew only in the fridge right...not the house..(don't tell me you wiped your whole house down in NaHCO3)...
Yep...I've never used that stuff but squid that's been dried for who knows how long DOES need refreshing XD
No, I didn't wipe the whole house and fortunately I had no mildew in the house. In fact, I didn't lose a single shingle from the roof and there was no water damage in the house. I wiped the refrig and the freezer only.
Lucky you =)
Regarding your question about the toxicity of potassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, both compounds are generally considered safe for consumption and use in various applications. However, it is important to note that the safety of a specific product depends on its formulation and intended use.
Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is commonly used as a food additive, pH regulator, and in various industrial processes. It is generally recognized as safe by regulatory authorities when used in accordance with approved guidelines.
Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), also known as baking soda, is widely used in cooking, baking, cleaning, and personal care products. It is generally regarded as safe and is even used as an antacid to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
As for the "refreshing dry squid" product you saw in the supermarket, it is likely that the combination of potassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate is used to enhance the flavor, texture, or overall quality of the dried squid. The specific mechanism behind how it "refreshes" the dried squid may involve the ability of these compounds to absorb moisture, neutralize odors, or affect the pH level, thus improving the taste and appearance of the product.
In general, when encountering unfamiliar products, it is always a good idea to read the labels, follow usage instructions, and consult reliable sources or professionals for more information.