In the beginning of 2013, PepsiCo Inc. announced that it was planning to remove brominated vegetable oil from Gatorade. Let us hope Pepsi is committed to this announcement. What is brominated vegetable oil (BVO)? Brominated vegetable oil is processed vegetable oil that is treated with bromine. It is often derived from corn or soy. In certain flavored drinks, bromine combined with vegetable oil is used to prevent the flavoring in drinks from floating to the surface. Bromine is a naturally occurring element that is commonly found in bromide salt and sea water.
Sandstone Minnesota Community Guide. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.1 kmÂ² (5.4 miÂ²). 13.7 kmÂ² (5.3 miÂ²) of it is land and 0.4 kmÂ² (0.1 miÂ²) of it (2.57%) is water. Sandstone is located on the Kettle River, known for its glacial kettles, and rapids well-loved by kayakers.
Interesting Sandstone Facts: Sandstone is found in a variety of places depending on its type. Brownstone, a type of sandstone, was used to build homes in certain areas after the Civil War. Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock. Sandstone has been used to make housewares since prehistoric time. Sandstone is a versatile building structure and has been used to construct buildings, statues, and fountains. Sandstone is popular in constructing buildings because it is resistant to weathering. Sandstone can form under the sea or on land. It is common to find natural gas in sandstone because sandstone is porous and traps it.