Alum

[Jeltz]

I've seen Alum Block ranging from about £2 to £10, apart from price and weight is there any difference between the different ones available?

 

[Boab]

the more expensive ones are probably smoother out of the box.The 79p Asian supermarket ones can be rough at first but soon smooth over.

 

[henkverhaar]

No, chemically they're all aluminium potassium sulfate. May be natural (mineral) or synthetic, rough or smooth, but from a user's point of view, there's no (relevant, lasting) difference.

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[Jeltz]

Thought so

I see Paul at Connaught offers a multi-buy deal, I'd have though 1 block would last ages or am I wrong?

 

[hunnymonster]

A good 6 months at least (assuming you don't drop it).

55p at Spices of India

 

[Jeltz]

I envy you having easy access to such shops, and I love Asian cooking too!

I guess they have them in Bristol which is about 17 miles away so by the time I've driven and parked I'd be better off ordering online.

 

[hunnymonster]

Yeah, easy... Edinburgh 45 miles, Newcastle 60 - dead easy. Tactical strikes are the answer.