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No. Alum is an acid and crisping agent, baking soda is an alkaline salt.

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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 a substitute for alum?

Baking Soda


Can baking soda be a substitute for alum when making homemade wallpaper paste?

Yes. Baking soda will work as a substitute in this case.


Will baking soda make my pickles crisp as alum does?

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.


What is alum for cooking?

It is alum-based baking powder.


What is powdered alum?

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.


What is an alum crystal?

an alum crystal is a crystal this is just a diffrent type of slt it is used to keep pickles crisp


Where can you buy powdered alum in bulk for swimming pools?

unfortunately no


When canning Dill pickles will alum keep them crispy?

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.


What is alum in cooking?

Aluminum-based baking powder.


How is alum powder packaged?

Powdered alum should be packaged in a sealed air- tight container. It is stored and packaged just like other spices.


Can substitute lime for alum in pickling?

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.