"Sarah Gray" > wrote in message
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> "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote in
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>> "Goomba38" > wrote in message
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>>> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
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>>>>>> That's only three weeks. I bet it's not growing anything yet 
>>>>> I'd agree. The store bought stuff doesn't have anything added to it
>>>>> to preserve it and it sits there a while. I would have no qualms
>>>>> trying it and if find eating it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I suspect the lemon juice adds enough acidity to make the stuff
>>>> keep. As long as you don't contaminate it, it's good for longer than
>>>> one might think.
>>>
>>> Yes, you're right. I originally meant added preservatives, but the
>>> lemon juice in the recipe would add its own natural preservative
>>> assist.
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>>
>> Once again, we are in agreement on the most important issues in the
>> universe. :-)
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> That lemon juice is essential to hummus?
>
Of course. Next, we'll dissect the problems of America's educational system.
:-)