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		drum55 73 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of ... Lead tastes sweet, it’s quite pleasant, that’s why it was used in wine.

minitech 70 days ago [–]

Not relevant to the flavoring question, since nobody uses lead as a sweetener now.

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