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> People have speculated that the manufacturing process for Switch cartridges involves coating them in a layer of foul-tasting film, so as to discourage people
by tablespoon 5y ago
> People have speculated that the manufacturing process for Switch cartridges involves coating them in a layer of foul-tasting film, so as to discourage people from, well, putting the cartridges in their mouths. (Why do you think Play-Doh is so bitter and salty?)
IIRC, Play-Doh is basically flour and the salt is there as a preservative.
- svachalek 5y agoI think it's more than that, it has something to do with its consistency. You can find recipes to make your own and they all use a seemingly ridiculous amount of salt.
- Ekaros 5y agoProbably something to do with absorbing or that is storing moisture. Want to keep it relatively moist.
- thematrixturtle 5y agoIt also helps keep bacteria and mold at bay.