Internet Traveler wrote:

> Dear Food Experts
> I remember flour having the designation of XXX on the label back in the
> '60's (think it was Pillsbury). When I went to look it up I found it meant
> super fine confection - sugar. Does anyone know what the XXX really means?
>
>

I'm certainly no expert and don't appreciate that. An "ex" is a has
been, and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure. ;-)

I always thought that xxx stood for "extra, extra, extra".

--
Steve

Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little
bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards...