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(A.T. Hagan) wrote in message >...
> On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 02:14:39 GMT, Puester >
> wrote:
>
> >"A.T. Hagan" wrote:
> >>
> >> On 21 Oct 2003 13:35:25 -0700, (butch burton)
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >There are a few producers of apple juice who do not pasturize or use
> >> >sorbate in their product. Know of one in my area-S WI and used to be
> >> >one in S MN. If the producer is using ripe apples and a blend of
> >> >them-the juice can be pure heaven-wow what flavor.
> >> >
> >> >Worth looking for-enjoy.
> >>
> >> Sure would like to have some of that here in Florida!
> >>
> >> Heck, for that matter, I'd love to be able to buy some unpasteurized
> >> *orange* juice!
> >>
> >> Safety nazis everywhere...
> >>
> >> .....Alan. <grumble>
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >
> >Google "Odwalla death" sometime to discover why
> >pastuerization isn't a bad idea.
> >
> >gloria p
>
> I'm familiar with it.
>
> It's a matter of degree as to how much risk you want to eliminate in
> your life.
>
> I'll eat my beef raw, when it pleases me. I've kept hens and did not
> refrigerate their eggs and have eaten them raw. I like sushi and
> sashimi. I enjoy alfalfa sprouts and other sprouted seeds.
>
> Is there some risk? Yes, a bit. Does unpasteurized cider taste
> better than pasteurized? Yes. Same for orange juice.
>
> But unless I now make it myself I no longer get a choice.
>
> .....Alan.
Well stated-unfortunately the safety nazis can and do dictate what we
can experience. The gene pool needs cleaning.