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 Its use has been largely superseded by deuterated solvents.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.
Most of the fruit in the Bahamas is grown in the outlying, less densely populated islands and the main crops that are grown in the Bahamas (2006 data) are Avocado, Banana, Coconut, Grapefruit, Persian Lime, Mango, Orange, Pineapple, Scarlet Plum and Sour Orange.ruit and Veg from a local Bahamas seller-here, also showing some of the lovely veg to be had, including local vine-ripened tomatoes, squash and plantain. Also, another produce that is very popular in the Bahamas-peanuts. Not sure where the peanuts were grown, but they were delicious. The Bahamas.