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