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Re: UCS X-wing quickie
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Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:27:02 GMT
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Ian Bishop wrote:

My Daughter commented that they looked and smelled like school crisps. If
you dab one into your mouth, they are clearly organic in composition,
dissolving and tasting much like, erm, school crisps.

It is most reassuring to hear I was not the only one who sampled this
gastronomic delight!

Jennifer Clark



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  Re: UCS X-wing quickie
 
(...) I find the whole thing a little disturbing (no, not trying them, I mean their similarity to children's snacks). These things are being given away in huge numbers as packing, and they're obviously not much different to some types of crisp. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
  Re: UCS X-wing quickie
 
(...) Those things are, I've been told, pure corn starch and are supposedly completely harmless to eat though they don't taste good. I suspect that theysmell quickly for being such a good protein source for mold and yeast etc. However I would love (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
  Re: UCS X-wing quickie
 
(...) I think if people are honest we all have, and if you actually put them in a Wotsit bag with a bit of salt and vinegar you can get through most of them before you feel full. That way it doesn't fill up the dustbin. Oh yes they are non toxic I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)

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  Re: UCS X-wing quickie
 
(...) My Daughter commented that they looked and smelled like school crisps. If you dab one into your mouth, they are clearly organic in composition, dissolving and tasting much like, erm, school crisps. I am not surprised they fermented. I shudder (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)

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