Chemically, it is potassium nitrate. I've used it in corning beef, as it provides the pink color. In myth and legend, it prevents men from functioning sexually, but that IS just a myth.
Covering meat with saltpetre in bygone days was a method of preserving the meat. This was used less when refrigeration became common.
No. Not even close. Salt peter (Potassium nitrate) is used to make explosives. Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is used to soak sore muscles and as a laxative. (Although the laxative use has declined over the years.)
No. Salt peter is also known as KNO 3
Is salt peter found in water fountains
No.
salt & pepper! saltpeter is poisonous. but if you're cooking for villains, go ahead and use that salt peter. it could save lives.
salt peter
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Saltpeter, otherwise known as potassium nitrate is not illegal. It is used in industrial fertilizers and gunpowder, as well as fireworks.
Potassium nitrate.
Salpeter (KNO3) is a product of Chile.
A good substitute for Salt Peter would be wood stump remover, 70% potassium nitrate(aka. salt P) Burns same rate as 100% so dont worry. --Prophecy
Salitre, often called salt peter or saltpeter in English, is a form of potassium nitrate. It can be used to make fertilizers, pyrotechnics, food products, gunpowder, and rocket propellant.Salitre, often called salt peter or saltpeter in English, is a form of potassium nitrate. It can be used to make fertilizers, pyrotechnics, food products, gunpowder, and rocket propellant.