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  • From: paul simon <paul.simon@tcs.wap.org>
  • To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Plums Kill E.coli, other meat pathogens
  • Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 23:13:24 -0400

Ginda wrote:
couple of years ago, I saw an article about mixing cherry pulp into
ground beef. It was supposed to make it safer.

Check with Mich. State Univ., or, The Michigan Cherry Growers Association, for some of their research or recommendations on adding cherries to prevent toxins from forming in food products (including meats, I think). I was following some links several months ago and came across the information.

Concerning sugar and E-coli, honey contains a small quantity of H2O2, or good old hydrogen peroxide which will kill bacteria. For a burn, keep the wound covered with honey, it will prevent blistering and scaring and aid healing.

Propolis, the plant pitch and gum the honey bees collect for sealing the hive, also has a lot of antiseptic properties. It keeps molds and fungi in check in the hive. An alcohol tincture will do wonders for skin wounds. The people in the far East whom are reported to have lived 100 to 125 years of age, are said to have include beehive propolis in the diet.

So, go to your local orchardist who keeps a hive or 2, and buy some honey or propolis, rather than the local sugar beet grower.

Paul S. now twix Baltimore and D. C., but at one time from the land sweet and tart cherries and sugar beets.




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