Pretzel salt coarse, 250 g
CHF 6.90
Ready-to-use lye for lye baked goods, 1 liter
Price:
CHF 9.90
VAT included
For the typical lye flavor and the beautiful brown crust, pretzels and rolls must be dipped in lye or brushed with it very briefly before baking. You will achieve perfect results with this lye! As caustic soda is highly corrosive, we ask you to always wear protective goggles and suitable plastic gloves and to read the safety instructions below beforehand.
Product features
| Ingredients | Water, 4% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) |
|---|---|
| Filling quantity | 1 liter |
| Storage note | Store in a dry, cool place, under lock and key and out of the reach of children and unauthorized persons. |
| Country of production | Germany |
| Product Lactose Free | Yes |
| Product suitable for vegetarians | Yes |
| Product Gluten Free | Yes |
| Product Vegan | Yes |
| Product is kosher certified | No |
| Product is halal certified | No |
| Note | Always observe the danger/safety instructions noted in the description |
| Age verification required for product purchase during the ordering process | Yes, required by law |
Important information about the product & chemical information
Hazard statements (H-phrases):
H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage.
Precautionary statements (P-phrases):
P280: Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove any contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Important information on use, purchase, storage and disposal.
Please follow the safety measures! This is very important!
You must wear protective gloves, safety goggles, protective clothing and a face shield.
You can also buy protective gloves and safety goggles directly from us.
Use of the lye
Do not use aluminium or wooden utensils, and wear protective equipment. Dip the slightly dried dough pieces into the lye for a maximum of 4 seconds and leave them to drain on a lye cloth.
You can also find suitable lye cloths in various sizes directly in our shop, should you need any more.
Purchase and delivery of the lye
In order to purchase the lye, you must complete an age verification check during the checkout process, and the quantity per purchase is limited to 1 litre. This is due to the maximum permitted shipping quantity set by the Post Office. Furthermore, the delivery will only be handed over to you in person, subject to a signature. The lye may only be purchased by private individuals. Thank you very much for your understanding. Collection in Adliswil is possible without any quantity restrictions.
Storage and disposal
Store in a dry, cool place, kept under lock and key and out of the reach of children and unauthorised persons. Do notallow to enter thedrains or the environment. Take any remaining product and the container to a collection point.
Ready-to-use lye for lye-baked goods, 1 litre
To achieve that characteristic lye flavour and a lovely brown crust, pretzels and bread rolls must be dipped very briefly in lye or brushed with it before baking. As caustic soda solution is highly corrosive, please ensure you always wear safety goggles and chemical-resistant plastic gloves, and read the information on this page carefully beforehand.
Ready-to-use lye for lye-baked goods, 1 litre – Additional information and disposal
When using lye, you must take sufficient care and wear protective equipment. Even when heavily diluted, lye can still cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes, and it can cause chemical burns on the skin. You should therefore always wear safety goggles and chemical-resistant gloves, as well as a face shield and protective clothing.
Children must not be allowed in the kitchen whilst you are working with caustic soda; afterwards, the lye must be sealed tightly and stored away so that children cannot access it.
Any surplus caustic soda can be handed in at your local collection point. Please hand it in in the original bottle.
Ready-to-use lye for lye-baked goods, 1 litre – Instructions for use
To make a delicious pretzel roll or a traditional pretzel, you first need to prepare the dough. Once the rolls or pretzels have been shaped, the dough pieces are left uncovered on a pretzel cloth for a short while after the final prove. This allows them to dry out slightly and form a crust.
Once the shaped dough pieces have risen for approx. 20–30 minutes, they must be chilled in the fridge. This makes it easier to dip the pastries into the lye. The lye does not penetrate the pastry but remains on the surface.
Put on safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, and body and face protection. Make sure there are no children or unprotected people in the room. Now pour the required amount of lye solution into a lye-resistant container.
Then dip the slightly dried dough pieces one by one into the lye for a maximum of 4 seconds; it’s best to use a ladle for this. Allow the dipped dough pieces to drain briefly and place them on reusable baking paper. They would stick to ordinary baking paper. You can now sprinkle pretzel salt over the pastries and bake them according to the recipe.
The lye-treated rolls or pretzels are then baked straight away according to the recipe. The lye can be stored in a suitable container and reused several times without causing any contamination.
Rinse the utensils used thoroughly; the lye can be neutralised with acids (citric acid, carbonic acid, acetic acid). Do not remove your safety goggles, gloves or protective clothing until the lye has been completely sealed away or washed off.
Ready-to-use lye for lye-baked goods, 1 litre – Is this lye absolutely essential?
To make high-quality lye-baked goods, you simply need the right lye solution during the production process. Unfortunately, baking soda and all the other products readily available in shops do not work in the same way. Nor is the result in any way comparable; it simply does not meet the same quality standards.
As lye poses certain risks, the supply and ordering process is therefore slightly more involved, but this is for your safety and that of those around you.
We can guarantee that the effort is well worth it if you use the right lye. Just take your time, follow the advice and work carefully, and you’ll be rewarded with perfect pastries.
Allergy information & product description
| Description | Ready-to-use lye for lye baked goods |
|---|---|
| Cereals and cereal products containing gluten | Does not contain |
| Crustaceans and crustacean products | Does not contain |
| Eggs and egg products | Does not contain |
| Fish and fish products | Does not contain |
| Peanuts and peanut products | Does not contain |
| Soy and soy products | Does not contain |
| Nuts and nut products | Does not contain |
| Milk and dairy products | Does not contain |
| Celery and celery products | Does not contain |
| Mustard and mustard products | Does not contain |
| Sesame seeds and sesame seed products | Does not contain |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Does not contain |
| Lupine and lupine products | Does not contain |
| Molluscs and mollusc products | Does not contain |
| Milk sugar (lactose) | Does not contain |
