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Originally Posted by MrDK
Caustic Soda (Sodium hydroxide or lye) is indeed used in food preparation, including baking. German lye rolls or pretzels for example.
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bloody hell. Wont be eating an German Pretzels at the bar then !
Sodium hydroxide is a manufactured chemical. It is present in several domestic cleaning products. Very low levels can produce irritation of the skin and eyes. Exposure to the solid or concentrated liquid can cause severe burns in the eyes, skin, and gastrointestinal tract which may ultimately lead to death. This substance has been found in at least 49 of the 1,585 National Priorities List sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ATSDR - ToxFAQs™: Sodium Hydroxide
And they say you dont learn something new every day. Thanks for the info but I still aint eating no bikkies made with that stuff in it
