The soap that inspires
on January 30, 2008
in gv
Aleppo soap symbolizes a long tradition of soap production in Syria. It consists mainly of olive and laurel oils at varying ratios. The higher the content of laurel oil, the more expensive and luxurious the product.
In the process of making Aleppo soap, olive oil is mixed with soda ashes in boiling tanks and boiled at 200°C. While constantly stirred and heated, the oil splits into glycerine and sodium salt. Shortly before the process is completed, laurel oil is added to the mixture. The liquid soap is afterwards spread from the tank on the floor surface inside the house. It is then smoothed. After the substance has become solid, the soap blocks are cut and the seal of the manufacturer is pressed into it. It takes about six to nine months for the soap to dry and mature in airy rooms.
Traditional Aleppo soap does not contain artificial ingredients such as stabilisers, perfumes or colourings.
We used a bar of Aleppo soap to warm-up to the task of a process description for the IELTS exam.
(diana_ielts_7)
