Instant Clear Jel in East Bay

[giacomantonia]

Does anyone know where you can buy in the East Bay a product called Instant Clear Jel (a modified corn starch that's approved for home canning, e.g., thickening pie fillings that are put up)? I know you can order it online, but the shipping charges tend to be about equal to the cost of the product, or more; plus, it will take over a week for me to receive it and I need it sooner than that. King Arthur re-brands it, but only sells online. I've tried The Food Mill in Oakland and Whole Foods in Oakland, neither of which sell it. Thanks so much!

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Food Mill
3033 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602

[toodie jane]

found this reference to ClearJel in a Univ of Georgia extension bulletin online:

"The marketing plans being discussed for ClearJel® at the time home-canned pie filling recipes were developed have never materialized. Unfortunately, ClearJel® is available only through a few supply outlets and is not currently available in traditional grocery stores. Some bulk food stores or cooperatives may carry it; be sure you are getting ClearJel®.

I'd ask at some local bakeries, they may have a supplier for it, or sell you some packets.

[Robert Lauriston]

You might give Spun Sugar a call.

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Spun Sugar
1611 University Ave, Berkeley, CA

[Ruth Lafler]

I'd contact the company and ask if they have anyone retailing it locally.