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WHAT IT IS: Alum powder (crystallized potassium aluminum sulfate) is an astringent white substance commonly used in pickling recipes to retain crispness. You can find it in the spice aisle of grocery ...

Some baking powders contain aluminum-based acids — and they can affect flavor. Here’s what to know before you bake. Charlotte Rutledge is the former recipe testing and development manager for King ...