On Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:05:09 -0800, Lin wrote:

> Susan wrote:
>
>> Isn't it made for processing cheese?
>>
>> Hence the name... :-)
>
> True. But, I've found it in hardware stores and I've known people that
> used it for cleaning (car parts, furniture, etc) and craft projects. So
> IF there are differences in the "grade" of the material, I think I'd
> rather get the stuff that says it's kitchen ready. I have come across
> packages that didn't say anything about kitchen use, but that was years
> ago and maybe it was assumed that was the only place it would be used.
> Dunno. I know that I feel better with the right wording. ;-)
>
> --Lin

i don't think that the stuff in the hardware store is any less 'food grade'
than that in food stores. it's different from, say, mineral oil, which
might have additives making it unsuitable for food. don't know for sure,
though.

your pal,
blake