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How long to make alum crystals?
it depends on how big you want it. if u only do the process once then only a couple of hours
Do ants make baking soda?
No, ants do not make baking soda. No, ants make Formaic Acid. CH402
How do you make baking soda explode?
Baking soda and vinegar!
Does baking soda make your teeth whiter?
yes it does put baking soda in a liitle bowl di your tooth brush in it and brush your teeth make sure that you get not alot of baking soda but enough to work.
What is use of baking soda?
baking soda is generally used in cakes recipes to make them fluffier and softer .
What else can you use instead of alum for pickling?
The USDA no longer recommends alum in pickles. The alum was used in the past to make pickles crisp (it did not work very well). Most pickle recipes now create crispness by soaking cucumber slices in a salt water brine, kept cold for 6-24 hours. Refer to a modern recipe for making pickles.
Can alum be used in cooking?
Alum can cause stomach problems although it was once used in the pickling process to make pickles crisper. Alum is used in the canning process, particularly for pickles, to provide extra crunch. It is allowed by government agency, but its use is not recommended. Do not use in final product, only in intermediate soaking steps.
How do you use alum water for pickling?
According to the USDA, alum may still safely be used to firm fermented cucumbers, but it does not improve the firmness of quick-process pickles. If you use good-quality ingredients and follow current canning methods, alum is not needed. If you do use alum, do not use more than 1/4 teaspoon per quart of pickling liquid. Excess will cause bitterness. For up-to-date canning recipes, contact your local county Extension agency.
What is an alternative to powdered alum?
I have been told a substitute is a grape leaf. I am going to try it when I make my Kosher Dill Pickles.
What is the function of a lime in cooking?
Lime is supposed to make pickles crisp. However, it does not work very well. The USDA no longer recommends the use of lime in homemade pickles.
What happens during the baking of crisp cookies?
Pretty much the same that happens during the baking of other types of cookies. But there are certain things in the recipe and directions which do make the difference between crisp cookies and other types. The amount of fat in the recipe, the length of time baked, as well as how thin or flat the cookies are before baking are things which can make the difference between crisp cookies and other types of cookies
What would happen if you used a soft cucumber to make pickles?
The liquid surrounding the other pickles may become cloudy and contain pulp from the soft cucumber. Also, the soft cucumber would most likely not be crisp when pickled, but limp and soft.
Does soaking pickles in ice prior to canning make them crisper?
Soaking them in ice water and add about 1 tbsp of alum (per 8 qts of ice water) for an hour or so and then rinse them with clear water will make them crispy.
What do slaked lime do for jam?
Lime is not used in jam. Lime used to be used in pickles to make them crisp. However, the USDA no longer recommends using lime in food processing for home preserving.
How can you make pure crystals of alum from impure alum?
To make pure crystals of alum from impure alum, start by dissolving the impure alum in warm water. Filter the solution to remove any impurities, and then cool the filtered solution slowly. As the solution cools, pure alum crystals will start to form. Carefully collect the crystals and allow them to dry to obtain pure crystals of alum.
What is the function of the food additive?
There are many different types of food additives, with many different functions. Food color, for instance, changes the color of the food. Preservatives keep it from spoiling. Others make it crunchy (lime or alum in sweet pickles), flavor it, or make changes to texture.
How do you make crystals without alum?
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