It is sometimes useful as a solvent for infrared spectroscopy â1. Because carbon tetrachloride does not have any hydrogen atoms, it was historically used in proton NMR spectroscopy. However, carbon tetrachloride is toxic, and its dissolving power is low. Its use has been largely superseded by deuterated solvents.
Starchy Staples. Local Anguillan foods, as throughout the world, depend on starchy supporting staples. With much of Anguilla depending on imports in any case, these staples are diverse. Imported rice, often served with pigeon peas, is a favorite, as are yams, breadfruit and sweet potatoes, which may be locally grown. Potatoes are used, but as a secondary starch.
Other citrus fruits grown include grapefruit, limes, tangerines and tangelos. Tomatoes are Florida's second leading crop. Non-citrus fruits grown include bananas, papayas. strawberries and watermelons. Vegetables grown in Florida are cabbage, celery, cucumbers, green peppers, lettuce, potatoes, snap beans, squash and sweet corn. Florida leads the nation in the production of sugar cane. Other field crops are peanuts, soybeans and tobacco. Florida is second only to California in the production of greenhouse and nursery products and ranks first in the production of indoor plants. [