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I haven't done much investigation in this, but it appears that the nuts don't naturally contain bromine. However, some companies use Methyl bromide fumigation to kill worms. (Walnuts were mentioned) I'm guessing this is where bromine is introduced into our nuts. Research Methyl Bromide fumigation. If they use it on nuts, what else are they using it on?

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Do vegetables contain bromine?

yes ,I do .I think vegetables contain bromine .that's very great


How many water atoms are there in bromine?

Bromine does not contain water atoms. Water molecules are made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together. Bromine is a chemical element with the symbol Br and does not contain water atoms.


What is seen when bromine water is shaken with an saturated fat?

When bromine water is shaken with a saturated fat, the bromine water will turn colorless. This is because saturated fats do not contain double bonds to react with the bromine in a typical alkene addition reaction, which would normally turn the bromine water brown/orange.


What household items contain bromine?

Some household items that may contain bromine include certain flame retardants used in furniture, electronics, and textiles; some types of acne medications; and certain pesticides and insecticides. It is important to read labels and handle these products with care due to the potential health risks associated with bromine exposure.


What foods contain bromine?

According to this website [ http://www.acu-cell.com/br.html ], bromine can be found in Kelp, seaweed, nuts, and in some baked goods in some countries.Cheap bread in the United States may contain some bromine. Here is a discussion that does not seem to be authoritative, but could perhaps prompt further investigation:http://www.curezone.com/forums/am.asp?i=1164536Bromine is also found in some citrus-flavored soft drinks, which use brominated vegetable oil as an emulsifier. I found two cases reported in refereed Medical journals of adverse consequences of excessive bromine consumption from soft drinks:http://www.websciences.org/cftemplate/NAPS/archives/indiv.cfm?ID=19972635http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/348/19/1932