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Baking BasicsAlso known as fruit salt, andrews liver salt, eno fruit salt.
A pre-mixed effervescent salt — sodium bicarbonate plus citric and tartaric acids. The Indian shortcut leavener for dhokla, idli batters, instant cakes. Sold by sachet (~5g) or in jars.
Also Called
fruit saltandrews liver salteno fruit salt
Properties
Density Index
1.10 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
260g
Texture
Dry powder
Category
Baking
Top Substitute
Baking Soda + Lemon Juice
Use 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1 tsp lemon juice per 1 tsp Eno
DIY fruit salt. Add right before steaming. Slightly less aggressive lift.
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Conversion
Eno (Fruit Salt) cups to grams
1 cup = 260g
Conversion
Eno (Fruit Salt) grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Eno (Fruit Salt) tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
Baking Soda + Lemon Juice
Use 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1 tsp lemon juice per 1 tsp Eno for the closest starting point.
Per-unit weights
The numbers people actually search forCommon single-unit weights for eno (fruit salt) — useful when a recipe calls out a specific count instead of a volume.
- 1 sachet (standard retail)Roughly 1 teaspoon. Most dhokla recipes call for 1 sachet.5g
- 1 teaspoonEquivalent to one standard sachet.5g
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 65.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 86.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 130 grams |
| 1 cups | 260 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 390 grams |
| 2 cups | 520 grams |
| 3 cups | 780 grams |
| 4 cups | 1040 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 1.1 g/ml
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1 cups of Eno (Fruit Salt) equals 260 grams
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Substitutions for Eno (Fruit Salt)
Baking Soda + Lemon Juice
good1/4 tsp baking soda + 1 tsp lemon juice per 1 tsp Eno
DIY fruit salt. Add right before steaming. Slightly less aggressive lift.
DIY fruit salt. Add right before steaming. Slightly less aggressive lift.
Baking Powder
moderate1.25 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp Eno
Slower lift. Works for cakes; less ideal for instant batters that need a fast rise.
Slower lift. Works for cakes; less ideal for instant batters that need a fast rise.
Storage Tips
Airtight container, dry place. 2 years. Loses effectiveness if exposed to humidity — fizz weakly = no longer working.
Baking Science
Self-acidifying — the citric and tartaric acids react with the baking soda the moment it meets liquid, releasing CO2 instantly. Unlike baking powder, it must be added at the last possible moment and the batter steamed/baked immediately.
Recipe Context
For chemical leavening: small weight changes alter rise and browning.
For quick breads: over-leavening can cause collapse after oven spring.
For cookies: balance leavening with acid source for predictable spread.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Expired leaveners can underperform even when measured correctly.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup eno (fruit salt) = 260g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 244g-276g per cup (6% band).
Why this happens: fine powders and leaveners settle during storage, changing cup density.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of eno (fruit salt)?
1 cup of eno (fruit salt) weighs 260 grams.
What can I substitute for eno (fruit salt)?
Baking Soda + Lemon Juice (1/4 tsp baking soda + 1 tsp lemon juice per 1 tsp Eno), Baking Powder (1.25 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp Eno)
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