Fermentation Vs Pickling: What's The Difference? Find Out Here

Think About It

[{"selector":"#anim-f9836ae4-7add-4a1f-9976-95cbacef9a60 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Have you ever wondered what the difference between fermentation and pickling is? Credits: Unsplash

Seem Similar

[{"selector":"#anim-fd4c1351-da81-45d8-8e52-d2c8192aefeb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] After all, both are used to preserve food items for long periods of time. Credits: Unsplash

Sour Flavour

[{"selector":"#anim-84925cf4-0f4a-48b2-92b2-2800cb080e77 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-7.105427357601002e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Both methods produce sour-tasting food items. Credits: Unsplash

Fermentation

[{"selector":"#anim-3ab3e160-6e37-4d54-92bb-b30a48dbec5c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Sourness in fermented food is a result of a reaction caused by chemicals which are present in it organically. Credits: Unsplash

Lack Of Additional Acid

[{"selector":"#anim-80fcd0b9-d669-47a9-a57c-b4195af8e59b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(7.105427357601002e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Fermentation does not need additional acidic ingredients. Credits: Unsplash

Pickling

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Sourness In Pickles

[{"selector":"#anim-b0e6129f-82d1-47ce-b54e-b52ed10806cc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The sour flavour in the pickles results from this process of soaking. Credits: Unsplash

Indian Pickles

[{"selector":"#anim-7f17a8bd-2837-49a2-a9b9-9512812b4699 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Indian pickles usually use oil instead of brine or vinegar for pickles. Credits: Unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-a942a479-2947-4c52-a93f-b55e0ac5dfb3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Have you tried either of these methods? Credits: Unsplash