Choose alternatives that hold batter consistency and help keep a light interior. These batters are sensitive to liquid ratios and acidity, both of which affect fluffiness and browning.
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.
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.
View full adjustment notes →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.
Eno (Fruit Salt) cups to grams →Use 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. Mix as the original recipe directs, then taste and adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.