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svachalek on Jan 25, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Nintendo Switch game cartridges taste offensively ...

I think it's more than that, it has something to do with its consistency. You can find recipes to make your own and they all use a seemingly ridiculous amount of salt.

Ekaros on Jan 25, 2022 [–]

Probably something to do with absorbing or that is storing moisture. Want to keep it relatively moist.

thematrixturtle on Jan 26, 2022 | [–]

It also helps keep bacteria and mold at bay.

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