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product_id: 1534654
title: "McCormick Alum, 1.9 oz"
brand: "mccormick"
price: "Bs.124"
currency: BOB
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Mc Cormick"
url: https://www.desertcart.bo/products/1534654-mccormick-alum-1-9-oz
store_origin: BO
region: Bolivia
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# Perfect for pickling & canning Keeps produce crisp & firm Pure potassium aluminum sulfate McCormick Alum, 1.9 oz

**Brand:** mccormick
**Price:** Bs.124
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥒 Elevate your pickles from bland to grand with McCormick Alum!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** McCormick Alum, 1.9 oz by mccormick
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.124 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- mccormick enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mccormick brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless application:** Dissolves quickly for precise soaking and perfect texture
- • **Top-rated pickling secret:** Join thousands of pros who swear by McCormick alum’s crisping power
- • **Versatile kitchen essential:** Ideal for pickling, canning, and even floral freshness hacks
- • **Crunch that commands attention:** Locks in that fresh, irresistible snap every time
- • **Premium purity, trusted quality:** McCormick’s alum ensures consistent, safe results

## Overview

McCormick Alum is a premium 1.9 oz crystalline powder of potassium aluminum sulfate designed to keep fruits and vegetables firm and crispy during pickling and canning. Trusted by thousands with a 4.6-star rating, it dissolves easily for precise use, ensuring fresh, crunchy results every time. Beyond the kitchen, it’s also a clever solution for extending the life of fresh cut hydrangeas and soothing canker sores.

## Description

Alum (potassium aluminum sulfate) is a food additive that is ideal for pickling and canning. It helps create crisp pickled fruits or vegetables. Wondering what exactly alum is used for? This cooking essential is a crystalline powder that helps keep fruits and vegetables firm and crispy when cooking. Try adding a bit of alum when pickling for that perfect crunch. Dissolve alum in water using amounts specified in your recipe. Soak produce in the alum solution according to the specified time. Drain and discard the solution. Rinse the produce well then continue with pickling and canning process.

Review: Awesome for fresh cut hydrangeas. - A true miracle saver for fresh cut hydrangeas dip the hydrangea in this and it will stay looking beautiful in that water for at least a week. I don’t know what you would use this spice for, but it works for the hydrangeas.
Review: Good for canker sores - A pain free remedy for kids with canker sores

## Features

- Premium quality alum
- Fresh flavor guaranteed
- Keeps pickles, fruits and vegetables firm and crispy

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B008KQAS3U |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,184 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #1 in Alum Thickeners |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,564) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 052100002149 |
| Manufacturer  | McCormick & Company, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.8 x 1.8 x 2.2 inches; 2.45 ounces |
| Units  | 1.9 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** McCormick
- **Item Form:** Solid
- **Item Weight:** 2.45 ounces
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 1.9 Ounce

## Images

![McCormick Alum, 1.9 oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TZ1RLLAsL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this allum potassium alum? it doesn't say what kind of alum it is and there are many kinds chemically speaking.**
A: The kinds of alum used for food is typically potassium alum. This is the case in McCormick's Alum, as well.

**Q: Has anyone try this on aquatic plants to rid them of any incoming pest snails and did it work and what did you do.**
A: Works well

**Q: what are the benefits ??**
A: Alum (potassium aluminum sulfate) is a food additive that is ideal for pickling and canning. It helps create crisp pickled fruits or vegetables.   ~ Erica

**Q: Can I use this powder to purify drinking water in a vessel**
A: No, it is used to clarify water not purify.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome for fresh cut hydrangeas.
*by L***K on January 20, 2026*

A true miracle saver for fresh cut hydrangeas dip the hydrangea in this and it will stay looking beautiful in that water for at least a week. I don’t know what you would use this spice for, but it works for the hydrangeas.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for canker sores
*by L***R on December 1, 2025*

A pain free remedy for kids with canker sores

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for DIY Natural Deodorants – Pure and Easy to Work With
*by I***O on May 18, 2025*

I’ve been making my own natural deodorants for years, and this alum powder is exactly what I needed. It’s finely ground, easy to dissolve, and blends well with my other ingredients. Using it makes the whole process faster and smoother. I love that I can trust the quality and purity of the product—no strange odors or clumping. What I love most: • Fine texture, dissolves easily • Great for DIY recipes • Feels clean and natural on the skin • Makes homemade deodorant even better Final thoughts: If you’re into natural self-care and like to make your own products, this alum powder is a must-have. I’ll definitely be buying it again.

## Frequently Bought Together

- McCormick Alum, 1.9 oz
- Orajel 3X for Mouth Sores: Maximum Strength Gel Tube 0.42oz- From #1 Oral Pain Relief Brand

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*Product available on Desertcart Bolivia*
*Store origin: BO*
*Last updated: 2026-03-06*