How can I be sure this is not chemically contaminated like recently found in the Shiitake-Ya brand
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I have no idea. That question only worries me because I eat this kind of mushroom sometimes and is supposed to be good for your immune system. Let me know if you get any answer to your question . Thanks,
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I had no idea this was an issue with some brand of dried mushrooms. I would not know how you could find out specifically about this brand. The label and insructions on the package were all in Chinese, if memory serves, so that would not be of help unless you are fluent in Chinese. With foodstuffs coming from countries other than the United States, my attitude is one of Caveat emptor --buyer beware. And if I choose to consume them, I do so knowing there is a risk.
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Most dried ones are preserved with some chemical that's not really harmful. They smell and taste much better than fresh ones.
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It is not runny nor goopy. It is pretty normal, by my experience. It don't think there is a manufacture date printed on the container, but if it has separated I'd just shake it up. I have worked through my three tubes over several months now and the last one is no different than the 1st.
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I don't make the product so I can't give you an assurance that it hasn't been contaminated. However, those chemicals are not listed as ingredients. Another website lists these as the ingredients: (Derived From) Cetostearyl alcohol, and Ethoxylated Sorbitan Ester. It also lists "Ethylene Oxide- Absent". This was the website that I was looking at: https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/emulsifying-wax/profile
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There's an individual that's pretty consistent in commenting to the comments of others in regards to Matcha products and they say: "...just make sure you're not purchasing Matcha teas affected by the radiation fallout in Japan--which means avoiding ALL tea from the Shizuoka Prefecture region. The two brands that I know ARE safe are DoMatcha and Pure Matcha (there are others, but these are the two that I know of--not to mention they are high quality). They come from a region of Japan far away from ground zero. They are from Kagoshima, which is as far west from Fukushima as Denver is from New York. Also, the air currents go the opposite direction, which is why radiation has not been detected in those areas. Just thought you should know. :)"
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Now that I am looking at it closely, there is a silicone quaternium-16 in the ingredients. Hmmm. I know that the CEO of this product is the same as pureology, and I'm no chemist, so I'm not sure how bad that is.
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That's possible since I believe the ingredients aren't that harsh and the smell doesn't bother you. However, I would check out the ingredients first.
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According to the RetroRenovation website, someone from Malcoware there was one "raw element" that had to be replaced to ensure compliance with current EPA guidelines, but otherwise the "new" seems to be the same as what we used and loved before. Same smell, and it leaves that same warm glow. I was glad to get some again, and it has revived my tired looking countertops, and the keys (not ivory) on my piano clean up much easier too. I started with a bottle from the "Gracious home" website, and went from there. Best pricing seems to be that directly from Malcoware, which required purchasing a case of 12, but I found Jubilee can take the place of other cleaners, and it will pay off in the long run. According to the RetroRenovation website, someone from Malcoware there was one "raw element" that had to be replaced to ensure compliance with current EPA guidelines, but otherwise the "new" seems to be the same as what we used and loved before. Same smell, and it leaves that same warm glow. I was glad to get some again, and it has revived my tired looking countertops, and the keys (not ivory) on my piano clean up much easier too. I started with a bottle from the "Gracious home" website, and went from there. Best pricing seems to be that directly from... » Read More According to the RetroRenovation website, someone from Malcoware there was one "raw element" that had to be replaced to ensure compliance with current EPA guidelines, but otherwise the "new" seems to be the same as what we used and loved before. Same smell, and it leaves that same warm glow. I was glad to get some again, and it has revived my tired looking countertops, and the keys (not ivory) on my piano clean up much easier too. I started with a bottle from the "Gracious home" website, and went from there. Best pricing seems to be that directly from Malcoware, which required purchasing a case of 12, but I found Jubilee can take the place of other cleaners, and it will pay off in the long run. « Show Less
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Thanks so much GW for posting this. Although we have already posted this a few times before on our reviews section and in response to some of the questions posted here, we are re-posting this for everyone's convenience. The home of our Organic Matcha - both Culinary and Ceremonial - is now located in Shizuoka, Japan, within a tea region recognized by the United Nations as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. Harvested from a family-run tea farm in operation since 1915. Our farm has been certified organic since 2000, synthetic chemical free since 1994, and reduced chemical usage since 1975. Now you can enjoy great quality Matcha from the place it all began - Japan. Thanks again for posting. Unfortunately, there is no way to attach a file here. Once we've created a link to access our Radiation Test, Metal Test, and Organic Certification, we'll once again post them here. But please do email ashley@kissmeorganics.com if you have further concerns. Best, Ashley Evans KissMeOrganics
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There is no sign of any such thing on the one that I got, unlike the imported foam crap which must have formaldehyde or something on them that turns the cases orange over time. The buckwheat pillow I have is still very good. I really don't know how I did without it for so long. It has a natural, albeit faint scent to it, like you might expect buckwheat hulls to smell, but you really have to be trying to smell anything at all. The one I purchased came with a sack of lavender petals to add to it for a fresh scent, but I never had to use it. For that reason alone, I would suspect that this pillow is 100% natural. There is no sign of any such thing on the one that I got, unlike the imported foam crap which must have formaldehyde or something on them that turns the cases orange over time. The buckwheat pillow I have is still very good. I really don't know how I did without it for so long. It has a natural, albeit faint scent to it, like you might expect buckwheat hulls to smell, but you really have to be trying to smell anything at all. The one I purchased came with a sack of lavender petals to add to it for a fresh scent, but I never had to use it. For that reason alone, I would suspect that this... » Read More There is no sign of any such thing on the one that I got, unlike the imported foam crap which must have formaldehyde or something on them that turns the cases orange over time. The buckwheat pillow I have is still very good. I really don't know how I did without it for so long. It has a natural, albeit faint scent to it, like you might expect buckwheat hulls to smell, but you really have to be trying to smell anything at all. The one I purchased came with a sack of lavender petals to add to it for a fresh scent, but I never had to use it. For that reason alone, I would suspect that this pillow is 100% natural. « Show Less
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The source isn't listed on the bottle, try checking out the company's website at www.pure-vegan.net
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To be honest, I would't trust this company. Mine came in a brown plastic bottle so I couldn't tell that it wasn't true golden jojoba (as advertised and visible in the clear bottles) until I poured some in a glass. I have used jojoba for years, so as soon as I put some on my face I could tell that it wasn't the right stuff. It's not golden, it's sticky and probably refined, and there is NO official organic certification. The price is tempting but you're getting an inferior product from a dubious company. Hope this helps.
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Geez, I don't run a lab I've just been buying Goji berries online for many years and these are some of the best. I hope there no dye, dirt or chemicals. If there is I can't tell. I do know that in the whole sale market the grade of Goji berries is bases on the size of the berries. The larger the berries the higher the cost/grade. With the exception of buying bulk wholesale from Cheezheng in Tibet these are the best I've had. It's only my opinion.
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I'd test a small area first, to check that this doesn't stain. Remember that this is a deterrent, not a "poison".
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Those are both good questions which I do not have the answer to. But I believe any product that is naturally refined will have some traces of a chemical process. You've just educated me, Thanks. An Excellent Product.
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I wouldn't worry. The Japanese are so particular about the quality of their food! If these came from China, I'd be concerned.
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This is 100% natural occuring zinc oxide. It is cosmetic grade. It is not synthetic. Hope this helps. :)
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The brand we bought is labeled "Food Safe" but some brands are processed differently. Some contain a chemical preventing the Safe label. Read the ad carefully.