Pickles are made by soaking fruits or vegetables in brine or a vinegar solution and stored for a period during which the ingredients go through the pickling process and acquire the desired taste. Pickles are generally prepared using two methods—lactic acid fermentation and preservation in acetic acid. Pickles derived from both these methods have a distinctive taste and texture. Pickling arose as a method to preserve food for later consumption, especially seasonal food. ... Read more
