INGREDIENTS

Here are some common ingredients and their descriptions:

ACETIC ACID: Occurs naturally in most fruits and vegetables. It is used in cheese, baked goods, and animal feeds. Solvent for gums, resins, and volatile oils. Potential adverse skin reactions include irritation or itching, hives, and overgrowth of organisms that do not respond to germ killers. It may cause gastrointestinal distress, skin and eye irritation. In its glacial form (w/o much water) it is highly corrosive and its vapors are capable of producing lung obstruction. It caused cancer in rats and mice when given orally or by injection. It is GRAS- Generally Recognized As Safe by the FDA but caution is advised. The additive may be unsafe, poorly tested, or used in foods we eat too much of.

MALT EXTRACT: Extracted from barley that has been allowed to germinate, then heated to destroy vitality, and dried. I tbs contains 6 grams of sugar. The extract is mixed with water and allowed to solidify. It is used as a nutrient and as a texturizer in cured meat and poultry. Generally Recognized As Safe.

LEMON EXTRACT: It is made from lemon zest extracted from alcohol. Used in perfumes and food flavorings.It can cause an allergic reaction and has been suspected of being a co-additive cause of cancer.