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[paul simon <paul.simon@tcs.wap.org>]

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.