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.
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.
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salt peter
Sodium nitrite or potassium nitrate can be used as substitutes for salt peter in recipes that call for curing or preserving meat. However, it's important to use the substitutes in the correct proportions to avoid any safety or flavor issues.
Saltpeter, otherwise known as potassium nitrate is not illegal. It is used in industrial fertilizers and gunpowder, as well as fireworks.
Potassium nitrate.
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.
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