Compares to other pink “basic” cures. Great for all types of cured meat products. Use 1 oz for 25 lb of meat or approximately 1 teaspoon per 5 lb of meat. It is pink in color and contains salt, sodium nitrite 6.25%, FD & C Red #3 .00099%. It is typically used with seasoning blends in sausage, jerky, hams, and other meat products. Some other names used for this product are Prague Powder #1, Insta-Cure #1, Speed Cure, or Pink Cure. THIS PRODUCT IS USED FOR CURING MEATS