What are the ingredients in Ball / Bernardin Pickle Crisp besides calcium chloride?

It contains only Calcium Chloride and makes pickles crisp with only 1/8th of a tsp per pint. I have used it for pickles carrots also

Do you use this in place of alum?

Yes and it works great! You only use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. per quart of pickled vegetables and it really helps keep them crisp. Also works well with refrigerator versions too. Highly recommend this product and it has a great shelf life.

is this the same as "cal" as the latin markets have for making nixtamal?

Rick got it backwards i think. Slaked lime is calcium hydroxide and is not really dangerous. Calcium oxide is what you mix with water to make calcium hydroxide and is caustic.

My go to recipe is for cold water pickles.....can you use Pickle Crisp without boiling the brine?

My mom used to use it in cold brine and it worked great

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Ball Pickle Crisp Granules 5.5 oz (Pack of 1)

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Item Weight
0.01 Ounces
Number of Pieces
1
Package Information
Jar
Package Weight
0.19 Kilograms
Specialty
No Artificial

⏳No overnight soaking

⚡Instant dissolve granules

👌Effortless crispness

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Description

🥒 Crisp up your pickles, not your schedule!

PURE SIMPLE - No artificial ingredients, just clean, clear granules for natural crispness.
COMPACT CONVENIENT - 5.5 oz jar fits easily in your pantry, ready to elevate your pickling game anytime.
TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS - Rated 4.7 stars by over 3,000 pickle enthusiasts—join the crisp revolution.
FAST ACTING CRISPNESS - Granules dissolve completely in brine for immediate results—no waiting required.
TIME SAVING PICKLING HACK - Skip the tedious overnight soak and multiple rinses—get perfect pickles faster.

Ball Pickle Crisp Granules (5.5 oz) are a must-have for home canners seeking perfectly crisp pickles without the hassle. These clear granules dissolve fully in pickle brine, eliminating the need for overnight soaking or repeated rinsing. With a 4.7-star rating from over 3,000 users, this easy-to-use product delivers tangy, crunchy results every time—making it a pantry essential for millennial foodies and home chefs alike.

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ASIN	B003IOEWL8
ASIN	B003IOEWL8
Age Range Description	18+
Best Sellers Rank	#6,068 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #2 in Pickle Relishes
Brand Name	Ball
Coin Variety 1	Cucumber
Color	Clear
Container Type	Jar
Cuisine	Multiple cuisines
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,084)
Department	Unisex-Adult
Diet Type	Vegetarian
Global Trade Identification Number	00014400727504
Included Components	Ball Pickle Crisp Granules 5.5 oz (Pack of 1)
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Package Weight	0.19 Kilograms
Item Type Name	Ball Pickle Crisp Granules 5.5 oz (Pack of 1)
Item Weight	0.01 Ounces
Item model number	1440072750
Manufacturer	Jarden Home Brands
Manufacturer	Jarden Home Brands
Model Number	1440072750
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	1440072750
Product Dimensions	3.1 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches; 0.01 ounces
Size	Regular
Specialty	No Artificial Ingredients
Taste Description	Tangy/Sour
UPC	885368451721 014400727504 722651090437
UPC	885368451721 014400727504 722651090437
Unit Count	1.0 Ounce
Units	1.0 Ounce
Warranty Description	Warranty

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