Is jam an acid or base?

Is jam an acid or base? The pH of jams is usually in the region of 2.8–3.4 (depending on the fruit). The setting or gelling of jams requires the presence of four ingredients: pectin, sugar, acid, and water, in a definite relationship to each other. Can you eat strawberry jam with acid reflux? Consuming sugar […]

How dangerous is fire juggling?

How dangerous is fire juggling? The biggest problem I ever had juggling fire was grabbing the wrong end of the torch and getting a palm full of soot. The fine soot from torch fuel gets into your skin and doesn’t wash away easily. Fire is dangerous to anybody and any burnable thing near where you […]

Is Sour fig edible?

Is Sour fig edible? The sour fig (AKA suurvy or hottentot fig) is the edible fruit of the carpobrotus acinaciformis, a succulent that grows abundantly in the Western Cape. When eating the dried fruit, the base of the sour fig is bitten or broken off and the pulp sucked out. What does sour fig cure? […]

Who fought in the Battle of Singapore?

Who fought in the Battle of Singapore? The Battle of Singapore was fought January 31 to February 15, 1942, during World War II (1939-1945) between the British and Japanese armies. The British army of 85,000 men was led by Lieutenant General Arthur Percival, while the Japanese regiment of 36,000 men was headed by Lieutenant General […]

Is waterless shampoo good for dogs?

Is waterless shampoo good for dogs? While waterless dog shampoo may seem like a great time saver, the truth is that we don’t recommend them. Not only do the vast majority of waterless dog shampoos contain chemicals that may be harmful to your dog’s health, they also don’t actually “clean” your dog’s fur and skin. […]

Did Mahler know Brahms?

Did Mahler know Brahms? Yes, they knew each other. More professionally than personally. Brahms helped Mahler obtain his ultimate position in Vienna. Brahms derided Mahler’s compositions; he felt that he should stick to conducting. Was Mahler influenced by Brahms? Certain other composers of the day, influenced by Brahms and admiring Brahms’ music, were in turn […]

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