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What is Pickling Lime?
Pickling Lime is food-grade calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), also called "cal" in Spanish or "slaked lime." It is a traditional culinary ingredient used in food preparation, not an herbal botanical.
Culinary uses
Pickling lime is best known for two traditional kitchen uses: nixtamalization, the process of treating dried corn to make masa and hominy, and pickling, where it firms and crisps vegetables before brining. It is the same "cal" used throughout Latin American cooking.
Pickling Lime: sizes
Food-grade pickling lime is sold by weight in 1 oz, 4 oz, and 8 oz sizes.
Storage
Store pickling lime in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture.
Pickling Lime at a glance
- Chemical name
- Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)
- Also known as
- Cal, slaked lime
- Grade
- Food-grade
- Common uses
- Nixtamalization, pickling
- Sizes
- 1 oz to 8 oz
Frequently asked questions
What is pickling lime?
Food-grade calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), also called 'cal' or 'slaked lime,' a traditional culinary ingredient.
What is pickling lime used for?
Two traditional kitchen uses: nixtamalizing dried corn to make masa and hominy, and crisping vegetables for pickling.
Is your pickling lime food-grade?
Yes, it is food-grade calcium hydroxide.
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Pickling lime is food-grade calcium hydroxide (‘cal'), an alkaline powder used for nixtamalizing corn and for pickling.
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