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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (896383)10/25/2015 5:52:52 PM
From: d[-_-]b1 Recommendation

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Large quantities of silica sand are used during hydraulic fracturing

And in your food - just about anything made in powder form has silica added to prevent clumping.

Q: How much silica is in the common food sources with the highest amounts of silica?


A: There are a number of foods which are an excellent source of silica ( silicon) and they are:

  • Banana (yellow, peeled), 250g - 13.60mg
  • Beer, 1L - 19.2mg
  • High bran cereal, 100g - 10.17mg
  • Bread (wholegrain), 200g - 8.94mg
  • Raisin (California seedless), 100g - 8.25mg
  • Mineral water (high silica), 500mL - 7.23mg
  • Green beans (cooked), 250g - 6.10mg
  • Carrot (raw, peeled), 200g - 4.58mg
  • Bread (wholemeal), 200g - 4.50mg
  • Brown rice, 200g - 4.14mg
  • Mineral water (regular), 500mL - 3.44mg
  • Bread (white), 200g - 3.38mg
  • Wheat biscuits, 100g - 2.78mg
  • White rice, 200g - 2.48mg
  • Cornflakes, 100g - 2.42mg



To: Wharf Rat who wrote (896383)10/25/2015 7:04:30 PM
From: Brumar891 Recommendation

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Where is OSHA on silica handling for the solar panel industry? Gin up some of your faux concern on that.