In Reply to: RED CORDIAL ? posted by fisho girl on Monday, 14. March 2005 at 11:37 Bali Time:
The red cordial thing is an urban myth. The high acid (PH) levels in the cordial prevents the growth of bactria in water, not in your stomach. The cordial VS bacteria was discovered by researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth a few years back. If you get Bali Belly the cordial may help you get re-hydrated and put some sugars and salt back but not as a prevention against Bali Bally.