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Here they soak caco3 in water to get limewater then they soak pumpkin in limewater for 24 hours for preparing jam with it is that dangerous to eat?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Perfectly fine: It's probably good for you. Best wishes.

Answered 11/2/2016

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A member asked:

Here they soak caco3 in water to get limewater then they soak pumpkin in limewater for 24 hours for preparing jam with it is that dangerous to eat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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