Pickling Lime

Picking Lime is a food-grade calcium hydroxide commonly used in home canning and food preservation. It is most often used to soak fruits and vegetables before canning to help maintain firmness, texture, and crispness, especially when making pickles, relishes, and certain fruit preserves.

When used correctly and rinsed thoroughly before canning, picking lime helps produce a higher-quality finished product with improved crunch and appearance. A trusted staple for traditional canning methods, picking lime is ideal for experienced home canners looking to preserve foods with consistent, professional-style results.