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Alum

What is Alum?

Alum, as a chemical compound is hydrated potassium aluminium sulfate. [1]

Food Usage

Alum powder, found in the spice section of many grocery stores, may be used in pickling recipes as a preservative to maintain fruit and vegetable crispness. Alum is used as the acidic component of some commercial baking powders. [1].


History

Alum was used by bakers in England during the 1800s to make bread whiter. In 1875, the Sale of Food and Drugs Act prevented this and other adulterations. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Alum


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Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Alum - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchDecember 19, 2010 @ 5:19 AM

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