Pickled vegetables

Pickling is the process of preserving or extending the shelf life of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. the pickling procedure typically affects the food's texture and flavor. the resulting food is called a pickle, or, to prevent ambiguity, prefaced with pickled. foods that are pickled include vegetables, fruits, meats, fish, dairy and eggs. a distinguishing characteristic is a ph of 4.6 or lower, which is sufficient to kill most bacteria. pickling can preserve perishable foods for months. antimicrobial herbs and spices, such as mustard seed, garlic, cinnamon or cloves, are often added. if the food contains sufficient moisture, a pickling brine may be ...

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