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Wasabi could help preserve ancient Egyptian papyrus artefacts

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Tags: archaeology, biology, egypt.ancient, history, conservation, preservation.historic, archivists, wasabi, fungi, disinfectant, author.jeremy hsu, source.newscientist, short read, paywall
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2418921-wasabi-could-help-preserve-ancient-egyptian-papyrus-artefacts/

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  2. arqalite
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    I wonder, wouldn't western horseradish do the trick too? It could be a quite cheaper alternative if the main active ingredient is the same in both plants. Either way - yum, spicy papyrus.

    I wonder, wouldn't western horseradish do the trick too? It could be a quite cheaper alternative if the main active ingredient is the same in both plants.

    Either way - yum, spicy papyrus.

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