Sour salt

Sour salt is a white powder derived from acidic citrus fruits, such as lemon, limes, and pineapple. 

Sour Salt Uses

This tart tasting acid is used as a flavoring for a variety of foods and beverages as well as recipes including sweet and sour sauce.  It is also used for flavoring picholine olives.  In kosher cooking the product is used to flavor traditional dishes such as borscht.  Additionally you can sprinkle it on fresh fruit to keep it from discoloring.

Where To Buy Sour Salt

Look for sour salt in the kosher foods section of your grocery store.  You can also purchase sour salt from various online retailers such as Walmart or Amazon.com.

To prevent fruit from darkening use lemon juice or Fruitfresh, a commercial antioxidant