what is quicklime .And what is the taste of it . can we eat it ?
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A quicklime is a white caustic alkaline substance consisting of calcium oxide, which is obtained by heating limestone and which combines with water with the production of much heat; lime.
Food-grade calcium hydroxide is generally safe. However, if you work with industrial-grade calcium hydroxide, ingesting it can result in calcium hydroxide poisoning. This can lead to severe injury or death.
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Quick lime is calcium oxide means calcium + oxygen when reacts quick lime is formed. It is alkaline so basically bitter in taste. Yes we can eat it but not directly , it is used in many herbecous plants like : Coca etc.
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