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 Its use has been largely superseded by deuterated solvents.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.
Print this map. Print this map. Anguilla is a British overseas territory in the northeastern Caribbean, first settled by Amerindian tribes who migrated here from South America. The earliest Amerindian artifacts found on Anguilla have been dated to around 1300 BC, and remains of some settlements here date from 600 AD.