KR>> Seems as though seasonings kill germs. Those from hot climates KR>> (where food spoils faster) use seasonings that pack the most KR>> "antimicrobial" punch. Garlic, onion, allspice and oregano kill or KR>> inhibit growth of all gems while hot PEPPERS, tarragon and cumin KR>> ELIMINATE most. x KR>Hmmmm.... it sounds to me like, if not total BS, at least an KR>exaggeration. Will investigate with some pros and get back to you all. x It's true that a number of spices and herbs are fair to good germicides and preservatives. Rosemary, for instance, compares well enough to BHA/BHT that research is in progress to refine an odorless rosemary extract for use as a commercial food preservative. None is quite good enough to eliminate *all* germs in food (though allspice comes pretty close, I'm told). But then, I don't think commercial preservatives make that claim either. x Keep on rockin', Rain @@@@ \\\\\ --- þ OLX 2.2 TD þ I typed FORMAT COM2 and killed a telephone operator.