Kirt, << I have never heard an explanation for the decrepencies in mineral contents between a fresh food and its dried/cooked/etc counterpart. >> I am so glad you raised this. I would love to hear an explanation for this, myself. << (proud father of 7lb 3oz 40 hour-old daughter, Jaloa) >> CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is VERY VERY NEAT!!!! I am happy for you!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lots of Love, Liza May ([log in to unmask])