Where can we purchase lye for curing olives?!

Question:

Where can we purchase lye for curing olives?

My grandmother cans olives but she has discovered that you can't purchase lye at the supermarket anymore. Any suggestions where it can be purchased in California?

Answers: From what I have found on the web, it seems that lye is getting more difficult for people to purchase (including those that make candles and soap), due to the misuse of it in the production of illegal drugs such as methamphetamines.

I have found a soap making supply company online which will ship lye to you:
http://www.summerbeemeadow.com/...

Also, in my reading some people suggested looking at small local hardware stores.

In addition, here are links to other methods for curing olives:
http://www.wikihow.com/cure-olives...
http://www.oliveoilsource.com/olive_reci...

Greek Style Olives
http://homecooking.about.com/library/arc...
Water-cured Green Olives
http://homecooking.about.com/library/arc...
Salt-Cured Ripe Olives
http://homecooking.about.com/library/arc...
House-cured olives
http://hedonia.seantimberlake.com/hedoni...

Anyway, sorry I couldn't offer anything more, Hope I helped some...Good luck! Rooto brand is 100% lye. And available in bulk at some Orchard Supply Hardware stores.

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