I wanted to know a conversion for Morton cure to #1 or #2?
Sorry if this has been asked before, I searched this site first. I am wanting to start Project B2.
Thank you, Steve.
Morton cure vs #1 and #2
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Chuckwagon
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Carpster, It`s just my opinion but I wouldn`t use it at all. My reasons are listed below. Why not order some pink salt "Cure #1" (sodium nitrite) and "Cure#2" (sodium nitrate), each to be used independently and according to the directions of each recipe. It is sometimes called "Instacure"™. Order some "cure" and please join our projects.
Morton`s Tender Quick™ contains 0.5 sodium nitrite, 0.5 sodium nitrate, salt, sugar, and propylene glycol (for brined meats). As far as I know, they make no mention of how much extra salt, sugar, and propylene glycol they use. I don't know because I don't use it. Shucks, I just can't stand propylene glycol in my food.
What Is Propylene Glycol And Why You Should Avoid It.
It is is a chemical found in personal care products that acts as a penetration enhancer that keeps products from melting in heat and/or freezing when it is cold. It is found in items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, acne treatment, moisturizer, toothpaste, deodorant, nail polish, mascara; basically anything you could possibly use on your body, propylene glycol is in it. But why should you avoid propylene glycol?
For starters it alters the structure of the skin by allowing chemicals to penetrate deep beneath it while increasing their ability to reach the blood stream. Sounds lovely, right? So even if propylene glycol was good for you, it`s main job is to help any other chemicals you come in contact with reach your bloodstream. However, there is even more to it than just that...
How Toxic is Propylene Glycol? According to the Environmental Working Group, propylene glycol can cause a whole host of problems. It is rated a 4 by them, which is categorized as a "moderate" health issue. It has been shown to be linked to cancer, developmental/reproductive issues, allergies/immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and endocrine disruption. It has been found to provoke skin irritation and sensitization in humans as low as 2% concentration, while the industry review panel recommends cosmetics can contain up to 50% of the substance.
How to Spot Propylene Glycol
When looking at ingredient lists, you can look for names like 1,2-Dihydroxypropane; 2-Hydroxypropanol; Methylethy Glycol; 1,2-Propanediol; Propane-1,2-Diol. I have access to a full list of 1,041 products containing propylene glycol if you`d like to have it.
Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon
Morton`s Tender Quick™ contains 0.5 sodium nitrite, 0.5 sodium nitrate, salt, sugar, and propylene glycol (for brined meats). As far as I know, they make no mention of how much extra salt, sugar, and propylene glycol they use. I don't know because I don't use it. Shucks, I just can't stand propylene glycol in my food.
What Is Propylene Glycol And Why You Should Avoid It.
It is is a chemical found in personal care products that acts as a penetration enhancer that keeps products from melting in heat and/or freezing when it is cold. It is found in items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, acne treatment, moisturizer, toothpaste, deodorant, nail polish, mascara; basically anything you could possibly use on your body, propylene glycol is in it. But why should you avoid propylene glycol?
For starters it alters the structure of the skin by allowing chemicals to penetrate deep beneath it while increasing their ability to reach the blood stream. Sounds lovely, right? So even if propylene glycol was good for you, it`s main job is to help any other chemicals you come in contact with reach your bloodstream. However, there is even more to it than just that...
How Toxic is Propylene Glycol? According to the Environmental Working Group, propylene glycol can cause a whole host of problems. It is rated a 4 by them, which is categorized as a "moderate" health issue. It has been shown to be linked to cancer, developmental/reproductive issues, allergies/immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and endocrine disruption. It has been found to provoke skin irritation and sensitization in humans as low as 2% concentration, while the industry review panel recommends cosmetics can contain up to 50% of the substance.
How to Spot Propylene Glycol
When looking at ingredient lists, you can look for names like 1,2-Dihydroxypropane; 2-Hydroxypropanol; Methylethy Glycol; 1,2-Propanediol; Propane-1,2-Diol. I have access to a full list of 1,041 products containing propylene glycol if you`d like to have it.
Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon
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