Fatakdi Powder — Food-Grade Alum Powder (Potassium Alum) | 100 g
Fatakdi (alum powder) is a food-grade mineral used in Indian cooking and food preservation. Best known for keeping pickles firm and crisp, it is also used in certain traditional sweets, baking preparations, and water clarification.
Culinary Uses:
- Pickling — keeps achaar and pickled vegetables firm and crisp
- Soaking vegetables before pickling to maintain texture
- Traditional Indian sweets and mithai preparations
- Baking — used in some traditional recipes as a leavening aid
- Water clarification in traditional cooking
Usage Note: Use in very small quantities as directed in recipes. Food-grade only — not for industrial use.
Net Weight: 100 g — $2.99
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from moisture.
Vendor: Spice Hub of India