Edible finishes
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PowerTool
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Looks like an American article,and I believe the UK equivalent is what is used in Chestnut food-safe oil (liquid paraffin oil ?)
Believe it is sold as a laxative for horses by agricultural merchants.
Andrew
Believe it is sold as a laxative for horses by agricultural merchants.
Andrew
Hi Andrew,
Done another search, mineral oil is sold in chemists as a laxative and as baby oil. As you mentioned, it is sold as a laxative for horses and pets for about £10 per gallon.
I've seen an article on the net where turnings were dipped into a bath of 50:50 mineral oil and vegetable oil to finish them. Does anyone know what part the vegetable oil will play?
Done another search, mineral oil is sold in chemists as a laxative and as baby oil. As you mentioned, it is sold as a laxative for horses and pets for about £10 per gallon.
I've seen an article on the net where turnings were dipped into a bath of 50:50 mineral oil and vegetable oil to finish them. Does anyone know what part the vegetable oil will play?
DaveL
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Yes that thought has crossed my mind, maybe he is making crisps and wants them well sealed? :shock: :roll: :wink:hpl":2uy1fb7h said:
stevebuk
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PAC":229s4jvn said:... because mineral oil is as 'cheap as chips' and suitable for kids toys.Might try selling a few bits at the school xmas do.
been there PAC, i decided not to bother in the end, what with all the "shoulds and shouldn't" and the legal stuff, it was all too much to bother with, tread with care..
stevebuk":2l25vsnp said:PAC":2l25vsnp said:... because mineral oil is as 'cheap as chips' and suitable for kids toys.
been there PAC, i decided not to bother in the end, what with all the "shoulds and shouldn't" and the legal stuff, it was all too much to bother with, tread with care..
I hear what you're saying stevebuk. I always wonder about the legal implications regarding the cake stalls at events like this. The thought of food hygiene certificates springs to mind... :?
CHJ
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Bare in mind that the mineral oils sold by companies like "Chestnuts finishes" are a to a BP light grade, which being thin penetrate and dry off quicker.
Medicinal versions sold in Chemists and for animal welfare use are usually a much thicker grade and can take longer to soak in and subsequently dry off.
The version sold by IKEA seems to be in-between viscosity wise.
Medicinal versions sold in Chemists and for animal welfare use are usually a much thicker grade and can take longer to soak in and subsequently dry off.
The version sold by IKEA seems to be in-between viscosity wise.
tekno.mage
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PAC":2sudqhb4 said:
If you are making food to sell on a stall you need to have a label on the packaging with your postcode and a list of all ingrediants. You have to use food safe packaging (and use new jar lids for jam even if you reuse jars!) and if you are doing it very often you really should have a basic food hygiene certificate.
tekno.mage
tekno.mage
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PAC":1djzzq0p said:
Sorry, no, I got the information on the Level 2 Food Hygiene course I did as I'm a member of the local "Fresh & Local" group which has a weekly market stall selling local produce, home-made cakes, jams etc. You might well be able to get hold of the same information on the Women's Institute website as I know they are pretty hot about food hygiene regulations as well.
tekno.mage
