Re: [CH] Corn starch P-Nuts (OT)

Chad A Gard (gard@indy.net)
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 12:18:12 -0500

>
>I'm going to be switching to corn starch peanuts for shipping 
>materials at FireGirl. The salesperson says they can be used as 
>compost in the garden. Before I write that on the paper that will go 
>in the box with the hot sauces (and the peanuts), I wanted to get 
>some reaction from you all. Do you really think these things can be 
>used as compost?
>
>I can say for sure that they dissolve in water, so I can't imagine 
>why not, but still wanted to get some feedback from you all.


I'd think they'd turn all pasty when they got damp/wet...

However, they could be used as a thickening agent in sauces, soups, 
and gravies that would be supplemented by your hot sauces...


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