Question: What's Alum Powder?

December 30, 2009

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pickling
alum powder
preserves
preservatives

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Anonymous
March 16, 2010

Alum is a specific chemical compound.
It is hydrated potassium sulphate.
It's formula is KAI(SO4)2.12H2O
Alum powder contains potassium alum.
I is used in pickling for crispness.


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