gene wrote:

> Shane wrote:
>> I just saw a recipe that called for diammonium phosphate. Is this
>> common seems like it can't be real good for a person.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Shane
>
> It's just as scary as sodium chloride. Any chemical can't be good for
> you.
>
> Too much of either isn't a good thing, but in the right proportions both
> are useful.
>
> DAP is a source of nitrogen used for grapes which are low in natural
> nitrogen content. Just don't put in too much, in which case you'll make
> ethyl carbamate which is a potential carcinogen. Use only what is
> necessary and you'll be ok.
>
> Gene

The problem is that the only way to determine what is necessary is to have a
lab test for YAN.