No. Alum is an acid and crisping agent, baking soda is an alkaline salt.
I have been told a substitute is a grape leaf. I am going to try it when I make my Kosher Dill Pickles.
Baking Soda
Yes. Baking soda will work as a substitute in this case.
Yes, baking soda can help make pickles crisp by promoting the breakdown of pectin in the cucumbers. However, it may not have the same level of effectiveness as alum, which is a traditional pickling ingredient known for its crispness-enhancing properties. It's best to follow a tested recipe to achieve desired results.
It is alum-based baking powder.
Alum refers to a specific chemical compound and a class of chemical compounds. The specific compound is the hydrated aluminum potassium sulfate with the formula KAl(SO4)2.12H2O.
an alum crystal is a crystal this is just a diffrent type of slt it is used to keep pickles crisp
unfortunately no
The USDA no longer recommends the use of alum in pickles. Proper procedures in preparing and processing the cucumbers will result in crisp pickles. Additionally, you can add a product called Pickle Crisp to your cucumbers to ensure they are crisp and crunchy.
Aluminum-based baking powder.
Powdered alum should be packaged in a sealed air- tight container. It is stored and packaged just like other spices.
The USDA no longer approves of the use or alum of picking lime in the preparation of pickles. Refer to the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP) website, it is an excellent source for current research-based recommendations for most methods of home food preservation and includes many tested recipes.