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Bicarb Good Price?

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CLARABEL
CLARABEL Posts: 444 Forumite
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HIYA

I am struggling to get bulk bicarb locally, so was wondering what people consider reasonable and where from?


My local pharmacy will order it in for £5 for 1.5kg....seems a bit expensive, but maybe not?

thanks

clara.:beer:

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  • kathyd_2
    kathyd_2 Posts: 529 Forumite
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    Hi Clara - erm...... can I ask why you want to bulk buy bicarb? Just wondering.....:confused: Am I missing out on something :D
  • mingbop
    mingbop Posts: 58 Forumite
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    I use it to make bath bombs and go through tons. try "Just a Soap" or "the Soap Tub"
    :p
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    These older threads might be of help:-


    Bicarb:
    - Expensive in bulk
    - Source? + links to HM recipes
    - Where to buy in bulk please?
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  • DebtphobicDeirdre
    DebtphobicDeirdre Posts: 240 Forumite
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    I get mine in Boots, It comes in a500g pack for £1.69
    earn what you can, save what you can, give what you can :hello:
  • LJM
    LJM Posts: 4,535 Forumite
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    hi i havent seen it in our local boots is it along side the borax/washing flakes etc?
    :xmastree:Is loving life right now,yes I am a soppy fool who believes in the simple things in life :xmastree:
  • jcr16
    jcr16 Posts: 4,185 Forumite
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    a local hardware store i use sells it in a box. haven't a clue on size or money tho. will have a look next time i am in there.
  • Caterina
    Caterina Posts: 5,919 Forumite
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    Asian supermarkets sometimes have large bags.

    I have a friend who is a professional potter and buys in bulk to make glaze (not sure how it works but it does!). Will ask her for the source and will let you know.

    Caterina
    Finally I'm an OAP and can travel free (in London at least!).
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    Unsure how much it is now but I used to get it from Food Weighhouse I think it's called.
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
  • DebtphobicDeirdre
    DebtphobicDeirdre Posts: 240 Forumite
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    In my local Boots its next to the epsom salts in the medicine section and says it is for the treatment of indigestion (and the Epsom salts for constipation). I did once see it in massive catering bags when I went to a chinese supermarket with my SIL who is chinese, but she told me it goes off quickly so I think I,ll stick to Boots.
    earn what you can, save what you can, give what you can :hello:
  • CLARABEL
    CLARABEL Posts: 444 Forumite
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    well my boots doesn't seem to have it...

    i got the pharmacy stuff in the end..it was for bath bombs for a school xmas fete. they sold very well ...

    thanks for all the replies...i may need more soon !!

    xx clara xx
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