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bratman33 OP t1_iu52y4i wrote
It’s a method with a long history. Prior to refrigeration, people would add a silver coin to their milk to make it last longer. Why do businesses that profit off of dairy not recommend this or sell products related to it? Probably just because it’s bad business.
DroolingSlothCarpet t1_iu53mwn wrote
>Why do businesses that profit off of dairy not recommend this or sell products related to it? Probably just because it’s bad business.
Seriously?
You're telling us grocery stores are to sell chunks of silver, post signs with this information?
Brave_Forever_6526 t1_iu5j5w9 wrote
He’s saying the dairy industry would lose money if milk lasted longer
DroolingSlothCarpet t1_iu5javm wrote
No, they wouldn't.
Brave_Forever_6526 t1_iu5k6lg wrote
Betcha a silver coin they would
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bratman33 OP t1_iu54xom wrote
No, I’m saying it would be bad business to do that.
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DroolingSlothCarpet t1_iu53bz7 wrote
Two to ten days, so read several online links. Perhaps you can add one that tells:
>a couple weeks past its expiration date.
bratman33 OP t1_iu55kvs wrote
“A couple of weeks” is based on personal experience, trying to see when the I could discern a difference in the taste of the milk. Although I would say ~10 days is more accurate to my experience. Also, it doesn’t expire by growing bacteria, rather it seems to start separating. I have no idea what the reason for that is.
bias99 t1_iu679x9 wrote
Instead of adding a foreign object to food why not buy a smaller container if you don't drink it that often?
incasesheisonheretoo t1_iu6ish4 wrote
Right? Milk lasts pretty long as is and isn’t super expensive. It can also be frozen. And then there’s powdered and canned milk if you just use it occasionally.
Ok_Discipline_5026 t1_iu56a7n wrote
There is also colloidal Silver.
PrisonerV t1_iu5aq11 wrote
Which if you ingest enough, will turn you permanently blue.
Ok_Discipline_5026 t1_iu5bl84 wrote
Yes 👍 it does but the idea is to use less then that. There is a lot of people for and against it I've seen people use this in rural Alaska where medical help wasn't always easy to come by.
PrisonerV t1_iu5c0on wrote
No reputable source says colloidal silver does anything. In fact, the FDA says quit using it.
Bubbagumpredditor t1_iu5dcjf wrote
Um, pretty sure it acts as a topical anti bacterial. Just don't chug it by the bottle.
PrisonerV t1_iu5i5ce wrote
Vinegar is decent topical anti bacterial.
Bubbagumpredditor t1_iu5tchx wrote
Yep. Also stings like a duck on cuts.
Ok_Discipline_5026 t1_iu5dol4 wrote
When the nearest doctor requires a pricey plane flight and days of treacherous travel it happens but definately controversial. The FDA approves things I consider controversial and it disapproves of some things I don't.
I wouldn't try this orally myself as I have access to good healthcare.
"Colloidal silver is approved for topical application on sking infections, skin wounds, and in bandages and dressings for the treatment of burns. However, colloidal silver drugs that are marketed for oral intake are not legal for sale."
It's hilarious all the things they used to use radium in.
PrisonerV t1_iu5i1mw wrote
Yes, we'll we've learned a few things since the 1920s.
ThcGrassCity t1_iu8gd34 wrote
I use that to make feminised cannabis seeds.
Ok_Discipline_5026 t1_iu9kmnj wrote
Really? How do you do that?
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Wemi451 t1_iu52hy9 wrote
Interesting. I wonder how safe this is and why they don't sell gimmicky products like this next to the milk at the store. Seems like it could really help cut down on wasted milk.