Pickles involves preserving food, like vegetables or fruit, in an acidic liquid, like vinegar, along with salt and spices. Sometimes, you’ll see pickles preserved in a saltwater brine. Brine is usually used when the pickling process is longer, which is known as fermentation.
There are many health benefits of pickling,สมัคร UFABET but the most talked about benefit is the fact that they are probiotic. Because of the fermentation process, they are good sources of bacteria that can help to balance and maintain beneficial gut flora.
They also contain antioxidants and many of the nutrients present in the original vegetables that are pickled. But it should be noted that the pickling process does destroy water-soluble vitamins, like vitamins B and C. Pickling also requires a lot of additional salt. One dill pickle can take up about half of your daily sodium allowance.
However, pickles are more good than bad, and they also make for good snacks. A fun time in the kitchen, and great gifts. It’s important when preserving foods that you follow food safety protocol. The National Center for Home Food Preservation has some good tips for getting started.