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Alum
$8.00
Alum is a natural mineral commonly used in traditional cooking and household purposes. In the kitchen, it’s used for purifying water and firming vegetables before cooking.
It can also be used for pickling or as a natural preservative. A versatile staple for every African home!
Alum is a versatile compound widely used in cooking, water purification, and traditional food preparation. Known for its astringent and preservative properties, al-um is an essential ingredient in many culinary practices, including pickling and preserving vegetables and fruits.
This pure, high-quality alum is sourced to meet food-grade standards, ensuring safety and effectiveness for your household and culinary needs. It’s commonly used to firm up pickled foods, enhance clarity in water treatment, and even in certain medicinal applications.
Easy to use and store, it’s comes in a convenient packaging that keeps it fresh and ready for use whenever you need it. Whether you are a home cook, a food processor, or simply looking for a trusted product, this alum meets your expectations for quality and performance.
Delivered fresh across Canada, Food Basket Canada offers this reliable alum product for all your kitchen and household requirements. Add it to your cart today and experience the benefits of this traditional yet essential compound.
| Weight | 0.55 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 × 2 in |
Shipping Policy
Thank you for choosing FoodBasket for your grocery needs. We are committed to providing you with the best products and ensuring a smooth and reliable shipping process. Please take a moment to review our Shipping Policy.
Shipping Details, Terms, and Conditions
Call us at +1 (226) 507-9103 to determine if shipping is available to your destination and to place your order.
Our food is shipped frozen in insulated packaging, typically within 2-3 business days via UPS Ground Shipping.
Express and overnight shipping are available for an additional charge. We do not recommend shipping methods that take longer than 3 days.
Tracking information will be emailed to you once your package is sent.
The delivery window is determined by the shipping service used, not by Food Basket Canada. Weather and traffic conditions may cause variations.
We ship ground packages on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays only.
All packages are shipped with a \"Shipper’s Release,\" authorizing UPS to leave packages at the location without a signature.
We primarily ship to home addresses but also deliver to apartment and condominium complexes. If you live in such a complex, please check with the manager or leasing office about receiving packages before placing your order. We are not responsible for how packages are handled once they arrive at your stated location.
We also ship to business addresses but cannot be responsible for how boxes are handled once they arrive at a business location.
Upon Receipt:
Please put your meals immediately in the freezer or refrigerator to maintain the high quality of the food.
If you are concerned about the condition of your meals upon arrival, contact us immediately with photo or video proof to justify your claims.
Our food will generally keep well in this packaging for up to 72 hours under normal conditions. However, avoid leaving it in direct sunlight on your front porch.
Your items should arrive at a safe temperature for fresh food. Less dense items may experience slight defrosting, but the main requirement is that the food stays below 41 degrees Fahrenheit for food safety. Our packaging will maintain this temperature for up to 72 hours under normal conditions.
Environmental Responsibility:
- We ask that you recycle the cooler by reusing it, returning it to a local UPS store, or putting it in your local recycling system.
Shipping Prices:
Food Basket Canada shipping prices are subject to change.
Your shipping price is calculated at checkout, and we will ship in accordance with your selection. We recommend choosing the fastest available shipping to ensure the best experience.
We are not responsible for frozen items after they have been handed to the shipping carrier.
Thank you for choosing Food Basket Canada. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at +1 (226) 507-9103 or email us at buy@foodbasketcanada.com.
Note: This Shipping Policy is subject to change without notice. Please review the policy periodically for any updates.
Refund Policy
We have a 7 days return policy, which means you have 7 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at buy@foodbasketcanada.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address:
714-177th street SW. Edmonton, Canada
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. Please note customers are responsible for paying for shipping and returns except product purchase is damaged due to store negligence or packaging.
You can always contact us for any return question at buy@foodbasketcanada.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at buy@foodbasketcanada.com
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