I don't know much about ethoxyquin but I have had a bit to do with vitamin
C over the years. However I was not aware it was a preservative - an
anti-oxidant maybe.
Also it is renowned for deteriorating when stored especially when heat is a
problem.
Regards,
Bruce.
Bruce Hansen, A.N.G.F.A., Advancing Australian Aquatics.
Bruce Hansen, ANGFA, caring for our aquatic ecosystems.
Please visit us at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~fisher/angfa.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: H. Hoekstra <hugo at pondlibrary.org>
To: Gary Lange <rainbowfish at pcug.org.au>
Sent: Monday, 23 August 1999 3:58
Subject: [RML] Re: ethoxyquin
>
> Ethoxyquin is really a rubber preservative made by Monsanto (infamous for
> Agent Orange and genetically altered crops) and it is illegal to use in
food
> for human consumption. It causes tumors and deformaties in fish, dogs,
> guinee pigs, rabbits, etc. Vitamin C is a natural and safe preservative,
but
> fish food companies like Ethoxyquin because it's cheaper. I wouldn't use
> any product that contains it!