SoyChemist
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When foodies talk about salt, they are usually referring to a blend of chemicals that is dominated by sodium chloride, but a Northern European treat, called salmiakki by the Finnish, is made from a different edible ionic compound -- ammonium chloride.
Strange but Edible: Black Licorice with Ammonium Chloride | Wired Science from Wired.com
Strange but Edible: Black Licorice with Ammonium Chloride | Wired Science from Wired.com
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