What ionic compounds are in pickles?

What ionic compounds are in pickles?

Dill pickles are made by soaking a cucumber in a brine solution high in salt (sodium chloride, NaCl).

What does Alum do for dill pickles?

Old fashioned pickle recipes tend to include alum as a key ingredient. Alum is a chemical compound most commonly found in the form of potassium aluminum sulfate. Alum is added to pickles to create the classic crispness and crunch of a good dill pickle.

What does calcium chloride do in pickles?

Using calcium chloride not only retains desirable firmness in cucumbers as they pickle, but also speeds up the microbiological work of fermentation, according to the researchers.

Why is there no dill in dill pickles?

The main flavoring for dill pickles comes not from the feathery dill herb fronds we use in so much of our cooking, but rather from the dill seed.

Why are Vlasic pickles so good?

Vlasic is certainly known as a one of the most classic pickle brands. But Vlasic decided to switch things up from their classic offerings and introduce its Purely Pickles deli-style line as another option. These pickles have no artificial flavors or preservatives, along with no artificial colors.

Are Chick-Fil-A Nuggets soaked in pickle juice?

Despite internet rumors that led me and countless other foodies to think otherwise, several Chick-fil-A-philes (and anonymous employees) have debunked the idea that the key to their chicken bites and chicken sandwiches is a pickle brine. You can, of course, use pickle juice as a marinade or brine for chicken.

Whats the difference between bread and butter pickles and dill pickles?

The recipes for both bread and butter and dill pickles use vinegar, salt, mustard seed, onions and turmeric. Bread and butter pickles add sugar to give them their sweet taste, while dill pickles add dill weed, peppercorns, and, if they are kosher dill pickles, garlic to give them their familiar robust flavor.