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Northstar at 17:04 What I want to know is where I can get those crack bags to package single servings in!No, seriously. No normal grocery store sells them.
Ziploc brand makes a “snack” size bag that is approx 1/3 - 1/2 the size of their sandwich bag. I think that size would work well and although it isn’t carried everywhere, I see it fairly regularly. Haven’t seen any store brands pick up that size, unfortunately.
WalMart does… the Great Value brand. 120 snack bags per box. And, Dollar Tree carries an non-name brand snack bag.
Ooh, thanks EA! Those aren’t normal purchases for me so I’m not up on what all is out there.
Northstar and all,
Sorry in advance but I am just not getting it about the salts. Could someone please explain simply, in one place, what the ‘salt substitute’ in the recipe below is and where it can be found (by brand and product name, what’s in the list of ingredients, whatever)? Thank you!
World Health Organizations Oral Rehydration Solution
Table Salt (NaCl) 1/2 tsp.
Salt Substitute (KCl) 1/2 tsp.
Baking Soda 1/2 tsp.
Table Sugar 2 tablespoons
Tap Water 1 Liter (= 1 Qt. + 2 tablespoons)
It sits right next to the regular salt in the grocery store. Mine came in a small, about 4 inch tall, thick paper container (just like the same packaging for the salt.) It says “salt substitute” right on it. It is potassium cloride (instead of sodium chloride.) It is for heart patients, etc that must limit their intake of sodium. It is sl. bitter to the taste. I don’t recall the brand name per se, but once you look for “salt substitute” it becomes obvious on the shelf, or ask the helpers in the grocery store. I have seen it in every grocery store I have been in, so it is not hard to find. I just bought mine for my preps about a month ago:)
i found this at the store:
morton lite salt mixture.
contains: salt, potassium chloride, calcium silicate, magnesium carbonate, dextrose, potassium iodide.
Is that “salt substitute”? I don’t think so — it says “Not for persons on a sodium restricted diet”. But it was all I saw…
The Morton product should be avoided because it mixes sodium chloride (regular salt) and potassium chloride (the salt substitute) together. You have to read the fine print on the back and if it says “potassium chloride” and NOT “sodium chloride” (or “salt”) then you have the right stuff.
Given all the recent buzz about vitamin D it may be a good idea to dilute some into the drink if thats all you / patient can take in at the time.
Just a thought.
Like Average Concerned Mom, I’ve looked in grocery stores near us (central NJ) and haven’t seen the potassium chloride salt substitute- only the Morton with its other compounds, and another brand that’s basically just diluted NaCl. I want to be very sure I’m getting the proportions right - don’t want to screw this one up! If there are several brands of potassium chloride salt substitute, does anyone know if the concentration differs among them? For example, whether some are mixed with an inert substance, and others not so much, or not at all? Maybe a dumb question but thanks for any info-
Morton Salt Substitute, not Morton Lite Salt is the one to use. Even with it’s other compounds. I found it at Food Lion, Safeway and Giant Food did not carry it. (mid atlantic region) I don’t think you will find straight up potassium chloride in the grocery store. You will need to go to a chemist for that.
This one probably falls under “stupid Question” but please be patient with me (Thanks)
Could somebody explain why we need epsom salts? I was shopping for preps this week and had epsom salts on my list but now I can’t remeber why. Neither the WHO nor Dr. Woodsons recipie calls for them. Another reason? Thanks so much.
Notes
Epsom salts is magnesium sulfide. It is optional, but helps with cramps.
The above was posted by “anonymous” at the opening of this thread.
Chsapeake- yes I read that at the top of the thread, but I’m thinking there was something else. Its been on my list longer than this thread has been in existance.
Epsom Salts - used as a soak, it is great for cuts, especially when they start to look a little red and puffy. My grandmother, born in the late 1800s, swore by Epsom Salts and so do I - my daughter had a cut on her foot that had red streaks leading from it - we were out of town and it was on a weekend, so I ran to the drugstore and bought Epsom Salts and after 2 or 3 soaking (get the water as hot as you can stand it) the red streaks were gone. And, weirdly enough, you can also use it as a laxative or a plant fertilizer!
The above is from Watching In Texas on the What Medications to Store thread.
Thank you pugmom and INFOMASS! Next time I’m in the store I will look for salt substitute (potassium cloride).
We use a salt substitute made by French’s Foods (a subsidiary of Reckitt Benckiser Inc.) called NoSalt.
NoSalt ingredients: Potassium chloride, potassium bitartrate, adipic acid, silicon dioxide, mineral oil, and fumaric acid
Some links (commercial, but the French’s website doesn’t have it listed): http://tinyurl.com/qnphc http://tinyurl.com/mh5rw
Cheers, J
NuSalt & No Salt. 2 different brands. Both appear to be the same type. I have both and was able to get them at local grocery store, and at WalMart.
Question: has anybody tried flavored water? Do any of them not taste like they have carbonate in them? I was thinking about using those. Haven’t read the labels, so they might not even work. But, the one’s I have drank taste awful. Are there any that taste like water… that’s been flavored? Thanks.
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