Sodium silicate clearing agent, though, sodium silicate is sometimes confused with isinglass which is prepared from collagen extracted from the dried swim bladders of sturgeon and other fishes. Eggs preserved in a bucket of waterglass gel, and their shells are sometimes also used (baked and crushed) to clear wine. Sodium silicate gel is also used as a substrate for algal growth in aquaculture hatcheries. Sodium silicate Sodium silicate is a generic name for chemical compounds with the formula or ·, such as sodium metasilicate , sodium orthosilicate , and sodium pyrosilicate . The anions are often polymeric. These compounds are generally colorless
Dried lime Dried lime Dried lime (also known as: black lime; noomi basra (Iraq); limoo omani (Iran); loomi (Oman)) is a lime that has lost its water content, usually after having spent a majority of their drying time in the sun. They are used whole, sliced or ground, as a spice in Middle Eastern dishes. Originating in Oman -- hence the name "limoo omani" and Iraqi name "noomi basra" (lemon from Basra) -- dried limes are popular in cookery across the Middle East. Dried limes are used to add a sour flavor to dishes, through a process known as souring. In Persian