Alum
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| Ingredient Name | Alum |
|---|---|
| Ingredient Type | Preservatives |
| Wikipedia Summary | An alum is a type of chemical compound, usually a hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium with the general formula XAl(SO4)2·12H2O, where X is a monovalent cation such as potassium or ammonium. The name 'alum' is also used, more generally, for salts with the same formula and structure, except that aluminium is replaced by another trivalent metal ion like chromium(III), and/or sulfur is replaced by another chalcogen like selenium. Alum is also used as a styptic, in styptic pencils available from pharmacists, or as an alum block, available from barber shops and gentlemen's outfitters, to stem bleeding from shaving nicks; and as an astringent. The crystals are usually ground into a fine powder before using.Alum is used as a mordant in traditional textiles; and in Indonesia and the Philippines, solutions of tawas, salt, borax, and organic pigments were used to change the color of gold ornaments. It is also used in other rituals in the animistic anito religions of the islands.In traditional Japanese art, alum and animal glue were dissolved in water, forming a liquid known as dousa (ja:礬水), and used as an undercoat for paper sizing. |
| Wikipedia Link | WikiPedia Link |
| Description | Alum is commonly used in pickling as it helps maintain a crisp fruit or vegetable pickled product. |
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| Date Added | 2 Years Ago |
| Date Last Updated | 1 Year, 7 Months Ago |
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