a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts. 2. cleavage (def 1). 3. Anatomy. a natural division or groove in an organ, as in the brain. verb (used with object), fissured, fissuring. 4. to make fissures in; cleave; split.
A diet rich in potassium helps to counterbalance some of sodium's harmful effects on blood pressure. Foods that are good sources of potassium are listed in the Food Sources of Potassium table on the next page.
SKHunter, evening..... Sodium erythorbate is an anti-oxidant similar to vitamin C.... Keeps fresh foods fresh longer... And it is used in a lot of other stuff...... Sodium nitrite kills or prevents bacteria from growing... These descriptions were taken from The Sausage Maker.... One of the forums sponsors.......