Best Eno (Fruit Salt) Substitutes for Cookies

Find substitutions that keep spread, chew, and browning close to your original cookie recipe. Small ingredient changes quickly affect cookie spread and texture, especially fat and sugar swaps.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Can I make cookies without eno (fruit salt)?

Yes. Start with Baking Soda + Lemon Juice at 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1 tsp lemon juice per 1 tsp Eno, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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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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How much does 1 cup of eno (fruit salt) weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of eno (fruit salt) is treated as 260 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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Can I make cookies without eno (fruit salt)?

Yes. Start with Baking Soda + Lemon Juice at 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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