What is in the "do not eat" packet in beef jerky?

Rae · #1 (**permalink**) 05-27-2008, 01:36 AM

is it poison?
what effects might it have on humans or animals?

Thanks for answers

Damocles · #2 (**permalink**) 05-27-2008, 01:36 AM

Silicate. Yes, it is poisonous. It is used to absorb mosture. Sometimes you see these same packets in clothing pockets, to keep mosture from harming the clothes before they are sold, etc.

Mikey Dingo · #3 (**permalink**) 05-27-2008, 01:37 AM

it keeps the beef fresh and dry. and yes it poisonous

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