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Is alum used anymore in fermented dill pickles ?
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On 6/27/2010 2:15 PM, Andy Petro wrote:
> Is alum used anymore in fermented dill pickles ? > > Alum was used years ago to crisp up the pickles, calcium chloride is the crisper of choice nowadays. Look at your local store with canning supplies for Ball Pickle Crisp and follow the directions. |
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"George Shirley" > wrote in message ... > On 6/27/2010 2:15 PM, Andy Petro wrote: >> Is alum used anymore in fermented dill pickles ? >> >> > Alum was used years ago to crisp up the pickles, calcium chloride is the > crisper of choice nowadays. Look at your local store with canning supplies > for Ball Pickle Crisp and follow the directions. Pickle crisp is not available in Canada. Wish it was. |
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On 6/27/2010 6:13 PM, Andy Petro wrote:
> "George > wrote in message > ... >> On 6/27/2010 2:15 PM, Andy Petro wrote: >>> Is alum used anymore in fermented dill pickles ? >>> >>> >> Alum was used years ago to crisp up the pickles, calcium chloride is the >> crisper of choice nowadays. Look at your local store with canning supplies >> for Ball Pickle Crisp and follow the directions. > > Pickle crisp is not available in Canada. Wish it was. > > Do you have a brew shop nearby? They generally stock calcium chloride, the only ingredient in Pickle Crisp as it is used in beer making. Worth taking a look. |
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"Andy Petro" > wrote in message ... > > "George Shirley" > wrote in message > ... >> On 6/27/2010 2:15 PM, Andy Petro wrote: >>> Is alum used anymore in fermented dill pickles ? >>> >>> >> Alum was used years ago to crisp up the pickles, calcium chloride is the >> crisper of choice nowadays. Look at your local store with canning >> supplies for Ball Pickle Crisp and follow the directions. > > Pickle crisp is not available in Canada. Wish it was. > Actually, yes it is - check Wal mart Kathi, Ontario Canada |
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