Lately I've been exploring the various cuisines that make up my ethnic
background (in no particular order they are Polish, German, Russian,
Jewish). In some Polish dishes I've run into a spice I've not seen
before - sour salt. Checked Penzey's and they don't list it. Anybody
know of an online source?

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Jack wrote:
>
> Lately I've been exploring the various cuisines that make up my ethnic
> background (in no particular order they are Polish, German, Russian,
> Jewish). In some Polish dishes I've run into a spice I've not seen
> before - sour salt. Checked Penzey's and they don't list it. Anybody
> know of an online source?

Most supermarkets have sour salt where they stock kosher foods, or ask
at your pharmacy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_citrate

citric acid [SIHT-rihk]
A white powder extracted from the juice of citrus and other acidic
fruits (such as lemons, limes, pineapples and gooseberries). It's also
produced by the FERMENTATION of glucose. Citric acid has a strong,
tart taste and is used as a flavoring agent for foods and beverages.
Small bottles of crystallized sour salt (also called citric salt ) are
often found in the kosher-foods section of supermarkets. Sour salt is
used to impart a tart flavor to traditional dishes such as BORSCHT.

� Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD
LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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SHELDON

On Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:10:30 GMT, Jack > wrote:

>Lately I've been exploring the various cuisines that make up my ethnic
>background (in no particular order they are Polish, German, Russian,
>Jewish). In some Polish dishes I've run into a spice I've not seen
>before - sour salt. Checked Penzey's and they don't list it. Anybody
>know of an online source?

I always thought sour salt was just another name for citric acid. If
so, it's available many places including home wine making supply
shops.

Ross.

wrote on Wed, 13 Feb 2008
11:37:24 -0500:

??>> Lately I've been exploring the various cuisines that make
??>> up my ethnic background (in no particular order they are
??>> Polish, German, Russian, Jewish). In some Polish dishes
??>> I've run into a spice I've not seen before - sour salt.
??>> Checked Penzey's and they don't list it. Anybody know of
??>> an online source?

r> I always thought sour salt was just another name for citric
r> acid. If so, it's available many places including home wine
r> making supply shops.

Kosher grocery stores are another source.

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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Jack > wrote in news:radioman521-0578D5.11102913022008
@news.verizon.net:

> Lately I've been exploring the various cuisines that make up my ethnic
> background (in no particular order they are Polish, German, Russian,
> Jewish). In some Polish dishes I've run into a spice I've not seen
> before - sour salt. Checked Penzey's and they don't list it. Anybody
> know of an online source?
>

google is your friend...

--

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It'll be a sunny day in August, when the Moon will shine that night-
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In article >,
Jack > wrote:

> Lately I've been exploring the various cuisines that make up my ethnic
> background (in no particular order they are Polish, German, Russian,
> Jewish). In some Polish dishes I've run into a spice I've not seen
> before - sour salt. Checked Penzey's and they don't list it. Anybody
> know of an online source?

It's citric acid. A candymaking supply place will have it (it puts the
pucker into fruit flavor lollipops). A well-stocked supermarket (often
in a section with Kosher items) might have it. Maybe a pharmacy. Maybe
Michael's or JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts, with their candymaking gear.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
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Laissez les bons temps rouler!

In article
>,
Sheldon > wrote:

> Jack wrote:
> >
> > Lately I've been exploring the various cuisines that make up my ethnic
> > background (in no particular order they are Polish, German, Russian,
> > Jewish). In some Polish dishes I've run into a spice I've not seen
> > before - sour salt. Checked Penzey's and they don't list it. Anybody
> > know of an online source?
>
> Most supermarkets have sour salt where they stock kosher foods, or ask
> at your pharmacy.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_citrate
>
> citric acid [SIHT-rihk]
> A white powder extracted from the juice of citrus and other acidic
> fruits (such as lemons, limes, pineapples and gooseberries). It's also
> produced by the FERMENTATION of glucose. Citric acid has a strong,
> tart taste and is used as a flavoring agent for foods and beverages.
> Small bottles of crystallized sour salt (also called citric salt ) are
> often found in the kosher-foods section of supermarkets. Sour salt is
> used to impart a tart flavor to traditional dishes such as BORSCHT.
>
> ? Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD
> LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
> ---
>
> SHELDON

Interesting info. I don't use it as a flavoring agent, though. I use
it where I need to increase the acidity of something like tomatoes or
certain fruits when I'm making jam or jelly. I use it specifically
because it does NOT add any flavor to a product, just acidity.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com;pics of my no-knead bread posted
Laissez les bons temps rouler!