Where to find Alum?

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I notice alot of pickle recipes call for Alum. I cannot seem to find it anywhere. I know that there are some health risks to having too much but i heard it is safe in small amounts. Does anybody know where I can get some? Thank You

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[iwanttofish]

At the grocery store is where I get mine.

[top_pin_or]

Ok I must just not have looked good enough. Do they normally keep it in the salt and pepper section?

[Okie]

You might want to read this;

http://www.ochef.com/1080.htm

Good Luck

[OceanBlue]

Look in the canning section where the jars, lids & pectin are.

[KD Fisherman]

We have always used a grape leaf instead of alum when making pickles.

[Imyourhuckleberry]

Originally Posted by KD Fisherman

We have always used a grape leaf instead of alum when making pickles.

I always thought the grape leaf did not help for crispness but for anti gas(burbless)

[dartonvpr]

If you can't find it in the grocery store, try the Pharmacy. I know, but we used to get it there when we used it for tanning hides.

[gatherfishandgame]

try cashncaarry

[Fshklr]

I quit using Alum long ago and now use "pickle Crisp"