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Old 08-12-2006, 04:25 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: IT Cameroon Legend - Sucking on a salt mine!?

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Originally Posted by kansashat
The Asian dish may have had monosodium glutamate? The shrimp likely had sodium tripolyphosphate which was probably listed as a moisture retention agent. Actually, STP (as it is called in the industry) makes the shrimp suck up water like a sponge. This adds weight........I guess I don't have to tell you the rest of the story.

BTW, there is a good chance that the chicken had been pumped with a fairly substantial amount of salt water solution.
You hit this right on the head; STP is listed right on the shrimp package. What should I do to cleanse my pallatte after a meal like this? I'm going to try to brush my teeth and drink some coffee. Anything else I should try?
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