- New

Mee Chun Lye water is a strongly alkaline liquid used in both Asian and European cooking to alter the dough's structure, color and flavor – and to give the finished product a very distinctive character.
In Asian cuisine, lye water is used, among other things, in mooncakes, Japanese ramen noodles and classic Chinese alkaline zongzi (rice dumpling). The high pH makes rice and dough more elastic and smooth in texture, gives a beautiful golden-yellow color, and adds a slight alkaline aroma and a mild mineral taste.
In Europe, lye water is used especially in German Laugenbrezeln (pretzels), where it contributes a deep brown crust, a slight bitterness and a firm, almost leathery surface.
Perfect for both professionals and food enthusiasts who want to recreate authentic recipes with precision.
NOTE: Use only in heat-treated food and in small amounts – MUST NOT be drunk or used undiluted.
Data sheet
Næringsindhold
Ingredienser
Ingredients: water, potassium carbonate (E501).