In a message dated 98-06-12 01:31:13 EDT, you write:

<<  Salt and sugar are both included in
 most brine solutions for their antibacterial properties.  Most
 microorganisms cannot tolerate much of either because it affects the
 osmotic pressure of the cell wall.  Salt and sugar will help retard
 mold during the rest of the curing process and after. >>

most humans cannot tolerate salt and sugar as well

isn't there another way?

aaron