Pickled Fruits And Vegetables

People are moving forward by going back to basics. From baking breads at home to enjoying classic cocktails, they are now pickling and preserving

- Josh Boutwood

Presently, chefs everywhere are trying to convince diners to enjoy pickled fruits and vegetables. On its own, it can be a hard sell, but when served and plated with other items, they realize and appreciate what it brings to the table.

Apart from imparting a sweet and sour taste, the fermentation process allows for easier absorption of vitamins and nutrients. While the salt, a key ingredient in the pickling liquid, prohibits bad microbes from forming colonies, it allows the good microbes to flourish, thanks to a process called diffusión.