Spice Up Your Platter with Mixed Pickles

Posted by ambalafoods on April 10th, 2013

Mixed pickles are finger licking good! They add a flavour to our cuisine and make our food taste unique and different and are available in different varieties. They are made from a variety of fruits and vegetable. Each of the ingredients adds a special taste to the pickle. The mixed pickles are way off from the clichéd pickles we get to taste regularly. Most of the pickles are sour and salty with a pinch of sweetness; this is the special feature of these mixed pickles.

Made with a Magical Spell

The name used for the method of making pickles is called pickling. In the pickling process the vegetables and fruits required to make the pickles are chosen by the experts and different ingredients are added to make each one of them taste different and special. Usually salt or vinegar is added to the vegetables, which then undergo anaerobic fermentation to produce PICKLES. The major advantage of the pickles is that they can be preserved for a longer duration, some even for years.

Different countries have different specialty mixed pickles based on the contents added to make them. These may vary in colour, flavour and duration till which they can be preserved.

Most popular pickles available across the world include: -

· Asian Pickles: - The Mixed pickle in India is made up of mango, lime, chilli, carrots, etc. It is usually fermented using lime, spices and vegetable oils rather than vinegar. Indonesian, Malaysian and Chinese pickle consist of vinegar, sugar and salt. This gives it a sweet and sour flavour.

· European Pickles: - They use egg, mussels, walnuts, etc. for making pickles using vinegar as a pickling agent. Italy is known for their eggplant and hot pepper pickles.

· American Pickles: - Many varieties of pickles ranging from carrots, onions, cauliflowers to eggs, beef and other meat etc. are available in North and South America. Red beet eggs and chow-chow are specialty pickles of Pennsylvania.

Unique characteristics of pickles: -

· They stay for longer duration unlike other regular side dishes in any form of cuisine.

· They are available in different flavours- salty, sweet, sour, etc.

· They have a low pH that prevents bacterial growth.

· One can choose from a variety of vegetables and fruits to custom make their own pickles.

· Mainly used by travellers for a long journey due to its longer shelf life.

· Some pickles made of ginger, garlic, lime, etc. promotes digestion of food.

Pickles are ideal side dish that spices up your platter. Many experts are known for their specialty mixed pickle varieties. One can browse through the net, and order these unique tasting pickles right from your home.

About The Author:

This article is written by Mohammed Ali Khan, he is associated with Ambala Foods. Ambala Food is one of the most prestigious confectionery and savoury brands in the world. The unique recipes of the founder, and the uncompromising use of only premium quality ingredients remain the secret of Ambala Food's unrivalled quality and taste.