"Pete Romfh" > wrote in message
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> Take a look in a liquor store for a product called "Twang" or similar.
> It's a mixture of "sour salt" (citric acid) and salt. I've seen it in
> packets near the register of several stores here in Texas.

I never go into liquor stores, but I will look online.
>
> If you have a Hispanic market nearby look for a similar product in
> small, round, cardboard packages. A common brand is Lucas. They have
> everything from Baby Lucas (citric acid and salt) to Super Lucas with
> very hot chile, citric acid, and salt. These products taste good on
> fruit, cheese, and numerous other foods. For your purpose the Baby
> Lucas version sounds like the best bet. . Add a bit of lime zest to
> the mixture to gain the essential oils from the lime. Let that sit for
> a few days to spread the oils throughout the mixture then try it on
> nuts or chips.

No Hispanic markets any more. Used to be one but it's gone.
>
> You can also find sour salt in the home canning section of some
> stores.

Okay. Thanks!