[SEL] Re: Molasses Derusting

[John Culp]

>> Gillman et al (American Journal of Pathology 35:349-368, 1959) 
>> reported that members of the Bantu tribe (in Africa) experienced 
>> hemosiderosis (iron toxicity) as a result of brewing (fermenting) 
>> beer in iron utensils. The by-products of fermentation apparently 
>> solublized the iron and upon drinking the brew resulted in extremely 
>> high dietary iron intakes.

So, if you donate blood (or menstruate) regularly, drinking beer 
fermented in iron pots just might be good for you!

John Culp
Bristol, Tennessee, USA