The Joneses wrote:
zxcvbob wrote:


Brian Mailman wrote:

I got a spam from homecanning.com (I never signed up for any kind of
newsletter) but it seems Ball has a new product called Pickle Fresh that
does away with the need for pickling lime. I clicked on the "more info"
button but it took me to a different part of the site and I'm too lazy
to go searching.
Anybody know about this and/or use it?

http://www.homecanning.com/usa/ALProducts.asp?P=2615

I assume it's expensive premeasured calcium chloride packets, or maybe
calcium acetate.


And here's a few things about calcium chloride:

the best site: http://www.nofish.org/New_Folder/Calcium_Chloride.pdf
(I couldn't copy any quotes cause it's PDF but it addresses "briners")

http://us.shop.com/amos/cc/main/cata.../adtg/07120441
This ad says Pickle Fresh is calcium chloride

http://www.diseasesdatabase.com/umls...erChoice=30219
"A salt used to replenish calcium levels, as an acid-producing diuretic, and
as an antidote for magnesium poisoning."

http://www.kpemsc.org/pharm/calcium.html
Class: Electrolyte
Calcium is an essential component for functional integrity of the nervous and
muscular systems, normal cardiac contractility, and the coagulation of blood.

http://www.peterschemical.com/Calcium%20Chloride.htm
Industrial uses in concrete, roads, & stuff
"Effect on vegetation: Used as recommended, will not harm vegetation. Calcium
Chloride is used as a calcium source for certain fruits and vegetables."

Wish me luck on the fig pile.
Edrena


A company I occasionally do work for makes calcium chloride for
industrial use. They use railcar loads of caliche rock and treat it with
sulfuric acid. I'll have to ask if they also make food grade stuff.
Could really crisp up a lot of pickles with just one days output from
their facility.

George