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What is powdered alum

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gronhuw
 
Reply Sun 18 Feb, 2007 12:10 pm
Please can someone help me? What is powdered alum and what is the British equivalent?
Many thanks
Win G
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CalamityJane
 
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Reply Sun 18 Feb, 2007 12:24 pm
alum is a mineral salt (also corrosive) you can add to pickled vegetable
in order to keep their crisp consistency. It's also a component used
in deodorants, and alum sticks help with razor cuts to stop the blood flow.

Where would you use alum powder for?
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