Atlas Prague Powder # 1

Prague Powder (or Curing Salt) is used to prevent spoilage in the curing of meats. A special property of Prague powder #1 is that it prevents the growth of the deadly Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which causes botulism.

One teaspoon of Prague powder mixed with cold water will cure about 5 pounds of meat. Also referred to as Prague Salt, Insta Cure #1, or pink curing salt #1.