Local pickling lime

[thekingfish]

Does anyone know for sure where to get pickling lime locally in the Lynnwood/Seattle/Everett or in the general area?
I called the big stores like Walmart and Fred Meyer but no luck.

 

[dpaynter]

I picked up two cans in Shoreline quite a while ago, but I don't remember which store. I go to Central Market, QFC and Safeway at different times. I'll check for pickling lime the next time I'm in one of them.

 

[dpaynter]

Well I checked all three of the stores and no pickling lime. If you find some in the area, please post here as I will need to get some myself soon.

 

[Elmo18]

While not local....here is a place for Mrs. Wages..pickling lime:

http://www.americanspice.com/catalo...AGE=&_ssess_=10faa68030552e0c69241136ba8bd3c1

I can't seem to find Ball's Pickling lime, but they're the same thing anyway.

Best,
Ilham

 

[thekingfish]

There is an Asian grocery store I've been to that carries lime (package says dehydrated lime) used for cooking, but who knows about the quality control on it. Is a dollar for 8 oz.
I was looking for Mrs. Wages so might have to just order it.

 

[Gudwyn]

I have a couple cases of Mrs Wages. If somebody wants a pound or two, drop me a PM. I'll sell it at cost (about $4/lb) to anyone willing to come pick it up in Redmond area.

 

[thekingfish]

pm sent...

 

[Paulc79]

While not local....here is a place for Mrs. Wages..pickling lime:

http://www.americanspice.com/catalo...AGE=&_ssess_=10faa68030552e0c69241136ba8bd3c1

I can't seem to find Ball's Pickling lime, but they're the same thing anyway.

Best,
Ilham

I believe I read they went out of bussiness.

 

[Gudwyn]

I got mine here http://mrswages.stores.yahoo.net/mrswagpiclim.html

Problem is that shipping will kill you unless you buy enough to spread out shipping & handling charges. Turns out I didn't really need 24lbs of lime (2 cases), but it's cheaper that way. And I use about a lb every 3-4 months.

I've got 8 lbs of MgCl (according to the seller it is MagFlake), so if you are searching for small amounts of that stuff I can share. Haven't yet started using the MgCl it in my tank, so you might want to wait for me to try it first.

Fortunately, I can find everything else locally. Peladow CaCl is repackaged as driZair pellets and sold at the Redmond home depot. And baking soda/epson salts are available at "your better food and drug stores..."