---
product_id: 63785332
title: "Lye Water, 500 ml"
brand: "mee chun"
price: "€ 26.78"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Mee Chun"
url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/63785332-lye-water-500-ml
store_origin: AT
region: Austria
---

# Potassium carbonate (E501) purity 500 ml premium lye water Authentic Asian culinary staple Lye Water, 500 ml

**Brand:** mee chun
**Price:** € 26.78
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍜 Elevate your cooking game with Mee Chun’s authentic lye water!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Lye Water, 500 ml by mee chun
- **How much does it cost?** € 26.78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/63785332-lye-water-500-ml)

## Best For

- mee chun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mee chun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety First:** Clearly labeled with safety warnings to keep your kitchen secure
- • **Culinary Heritage:** Trusted ingredient from Mee Chun, crafted for traditional Asian dishes
- • **Pure Alkaline Power:** Formulated with potassium carbonate (E501) for authentic texture
- • **Precision in Every Drop:** 500 ml bottle ensures consistent quality for your recipes
- • **Versatile Kitchen Essential:** Perfect for noodle making and enhancing flavors without sweetness

## Overview

Mee Chun Lye Water is a 500 ml bottle of premium potassium carbonate solution (E501), designed to bring authentic texture and flavor to traditional Asian noodle recipes. Originating from Hong Kong and crafted by CAP, this caffeine-free, unsweetened alkaline liquid is a must-have for culinary professionals and enthusiasts aiming for precision and heritage in their cooking. Packaged safely with clear warnings, it guarantees quality and authenticity in every use.

## Description

Product Description Lye Water 1 x 500 ml From the brand MEE CHUN Country of origin: China Storage: store in a cool, dry place. Ingredients Water, potassium carbonate (E501) Directions No instructions required Safety Warning Attention: Highly corrosive product. Do not swallow. Keep away from children. Manufacturer Contact Information Hoo Hing Ltd, Freshwater Rd, Chadwell Heath, RM8 1RF , Essex, United Kingdom

Review: Just as described. - Just as described
Review: Highly Recommended - Fast delivery

## Features

- Lye Water From the brand MEE CHUN
- Volume: 1 x 500 ml
- Country of origin: China
- From the brand MEE CHUN
- Premium Quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00W3UQIEC |
| Age Range Description | 18+ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 101,093 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 476 in Still Water |
| Brand Name | Mee Chun |
| Caffeine Content Description | Caffeine Free |
| Coin Variety 1 | Alkaline |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 48 Reviews |
| Flavour | Unflavored. |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00077101041522 |
| Item Dimensions | 7.2 x 24 x 7.2 centimetres |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Package Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Item Type Name | Lye Water 1 x 500 ml |
| Item Volume | 500 Millilitres |
| Item Weight | 0.5 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | CAP (Hong Kong) |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | Hoo Hing Ltd, Freshwater Rd, Chadwell Heath, RM8 1RF , Essex, United Kingdom |
| Model Number | 5959 |
| Net Content Volume | 500 Millilitres |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Size Name | 500 ml |
| Package Type Name | Bottle |
| Part Number | 5959 |
| Size | 500 ml (Pack of 1) |
| Special Ingredients | potassium carbonate (E501) |
| Speciality | noodle making |
| Sweetness Description | Unsweetened |
| UPC | 077101041522 |
| Unit Count | 500.0 millilitre |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mee Chun
- **Flavour:** Unflavored.
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 7.2 x 24 x 7.2 centimetres
- **Item volume:** 500 Millilitres
- **Item weight:** 0.5 Kilograms
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Package information:** Bottle
- **Speciality:** Noodle Manufacturing
- **Unit count:** 500.0 millilitre
- **Variety:** Alkaline

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can i use this for baking**
A: I used it for making mooncakes

**Q: What is the concentration?**
A: The concentration is 1:2

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just as described.
*by M***Y on 7 November 2025*

Just as described

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended
*by K***A on 4 November 2023*

Fast delivery

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ As expected
*by S***H on 22 October 2018*

Thank you. Came fast and and as expected.

## Frequently Bought Together

- MEE CHUN Lye Water, 500 ml
- Wangzhihe Brand Sweet Bean Paste 500g, Brown
- X.O Glutinous Rice Flour - 500g

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*Store origin: AT*
*Last updated: 2026-07-17*