Used in the pickling process of cucumbers and other foods
Helps bind the corn flour in corn tortillas to improve texture and taste
Used as a pH adjuster in home brewing
Can be used to "petrify" or "fossilize" fruits and vegetables containing Pectin
Calcium Hydroxide, also known as slaked lime, has a variety of uses in cooking including the pickling process, as a pH adjuster in home brewing, and for making corn tortillas.