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10. Apparently, "ammonia and Coke" was a common fountain drink back in the 20's or so ...

Fri Apr 6, 2012, 02:04 PM

Apr 2012

http://www.artofdrink.com/soda-fountain/drinks/ammonia-coke/

Any ammonia you drink has to be metaboloized to urea and extracted by the kidneys -- probably not all that good to place that extra strain on your kidneys.

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Ammonia-treated food goes beyond "pink slime" [View all] marmar Apr 2012 OP

I've used ammonia in baking sharp_stick Apr 2012 #1

that's Ammonium Carbonate Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2012 #2

That decomposes on heating, forming *mostly* ammonia and CO2 gases. eppur_se_muova Apr 2012 #7

I know sharp_stick Apr 2012 #9

I thought I was going crazy mactime Apr 2012 #3

Considering how crappy the animal protein industry is TexasProgresive Apr 2012 #5

"See this machine..." Evasporque Apr 2012 #8