NBMike Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I put a couple of sachets of silica gel crystals in the boat biscuit tin to keep the damp off my fruit shortcakes. Is this likely to be hazardous to my health? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boat&Bikes Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Who made the shortcakes??? Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldthehouse Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) I put a couple of sachets of silica gel crystals in the boat biscuit tin to keep the damp off my fruit shortcakes. Is this likely to be hazardous to my health? Mike Only if you eat them by mistake [or out of desperation] Edited March 1, 2012 by soldthehouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBMike Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Who made the shortcakes??? Ali I dunno but I buys 'em in Aldi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace and Favour Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I put a couple of sachets of silica gel crystals in the boat biscuit tin to keep the damp off my fruit shortcakes. Is this likely to be hazardous to my health? Mike Not as long as you don't eat the Gel . . . . Now - - you could always put(instead of silica) a small saucer/pot of dry raw rice in the biscuit barrel - - - that should do the trick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryP Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 if your unsure you could always wrap the sachets of silica gel crystals in a plastic bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottle Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 The door you require is over there. Please close it quietly when you leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I'd risk it for a biscuit. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLintern Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Maybe use cat litter instead...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace and Favour Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Maybe use cat litter instead...? Cat litter is absorbent - - - but not hydroscopic . . . . . . (one could use table salt - it's very effective, just make sure you don't spill it on yer biccies!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldthehouse Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Do as I do open packet, eat all contents, throw packet away, simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Lots of biscuit tins have have a container in the lid that holes silica Gel to keep the biscuits fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billwright Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I put a couple of sachets of silica gel crystals in the boat biscuit tin to keep the damp off my fruit shortcakes. Is this likely to be hazardous to my health? Mike You might want to checkout this site, a lot of FAQ about Silica Gel: http://silicagelpackets.co.uk/faqs/ Silica Gel is non-toxic and is used in food products everyday as a "anti-caking" device. So there is no worries about using with your shortcakes. It seems a lot of the food you already eat probably already contains Silica Gel as a preservative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace and Favour Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 You might want to checkout this site, a lot of FAQ about Silica Gel: http://silicagelpackets.co.uk/faqs/ Silica Gel is non-toxic and is used in food products everyday as a "anti-caking" device. So there is no worries about using with your shortcakes. It seems a lot of the food you already eat probably already contains Silica Gel as a preservative! Sorry Bill, Whilst Silica Gel is non-toxic, it is a different form of silica that you may possibly find is some foods as an anti-caking agent, NOT silica gel, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy r Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Sorry Bill, Whilst Silica Gel is non-toxic, it is a different form of silica that you may possibly find is some foods as an anti-caking agent, NOT silica gel, Sir! Thanks for that was getting a little worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStringPudding Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Foods like beef jerky already contain sachets of it, so I expect if you're using the same kinda stuff, it's fine. If in doubt use the sachets from a couple of packets of jerky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace and Favour Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Foods like beef jerky already contain sachets of it, so I expect if you're using the same kinda stuff, it's fine. If in doubt use the sachets from a couple of packets of jerky With some of what passes for beef jerky in the UK - - - the silica gel tastes better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon&jan Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Or brake fluid ? Pretty hygroscopic , but probably the most disgusting tasting bitter stuff in the world !! No good for , oooohhhhh cookies !!!! Not much help at all really soz about that , bored at work !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) Or brake fluid ? Pretty hygroscopic I used to be addicted to brake fluid, but I knew I could stop at any time. Edited March 6, 2012 by Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon&jan Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I know and am sorry was just thinking more of the moisture thing , i do realise how unsuitable brake fluid is for such an aplication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace and Favour Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I know and am sorry was just thinking more of the moisture thing , i do realise how unsuitable brake fluid is for such an aplication. You shouldn't put brake fluid in a dry Martini either - - - it just makes the drink too dry (and bitter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisericeric Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 surely if you have a good, decent biscuit tin you shouldnt need anything else to stop the biscuits from going soft anyway?! Get a decent tin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBMike Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 surely if you have a good, decent biscuit tin you shouldnt need anything else to stop the biscuits from going soft anyway?! Get a decent tin! In actual fact they rarely stay in the tin long enough anyway, but I was just querying wether it could be toxic or irritant. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love my narrowboat Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Maybe use cat litter instead...? lol brilliant!!! In actual fact they rarely stay in the tin long enough anyway, but I was just querying wether it could be toxic or irritant. Mike ooo just eat them all at once to be on the safe side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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