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Fermentationof pickling of
fruits and
vegetables
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- Fermentation is also used more
broadly to refer to the bulk growth of
microorganisms on a growth medium. French
microbiologist Louis Pasteur is often
remembered for his insights into fermentationand its microbial causes. The science of
fermentation is known as Zymology.
What is Fermentation?
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What is Pickling?
- Pickling is the process of preserving
food by anaerobic fermentation in brine orvinegar. The resulting food is called Pickle. This
procedure gives the food a salty or sour taste. In
South Asia, vinaigrette (vegetable oil in vinegar)is used as the pickling medium.
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What is Pickling?
- Another distinguishing characteristic is
a pH is less than 4.6, which is sufficient to kill
most bacteria. Pickling can preserve perishable
foods for months.
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History of pickling
Pickling of plant and animal food is a
relatively old method of food preservation.
It is estimated that the first pickles were
produce over 4000 years ago using
cucumbers to native India. The ancient
Egyptians and Greeks both have written
about the use of pickles for their nutritive
value and healing power.
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History of pickling
In America, pickles have been popular. The
first travelers to America kept pickles in large
supply because they were nutritious and didnot spoil during the long journeys.
The first large-scale commercial production
of pickles did not take place until 1820, when
Nicholas Appert began selling pickles in jars.
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Raw Materials used in
Pickling
- There are six basic types of
ingredients used in pickle making.
Cucumber(or any fruits available) Acids
Flavorings
Colorants
Preservatives
Stabilizers
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Steps in Pickling method
1. Use the freshest fruit you can, sourcing it
directly, if possible. Try to avoid waxy
supermarket fruits.
2. Keep your food cold in the refrigerator until
youreready to pickle it; this guarantees the fruit
will maintain its crisp texture.
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Steps in Pickling method
3.Always taste the fruit yourepickling to ensure
that youreworking with sufficient levels of sugar
and acidity.
4. Create a pickling liquid thats ratio of three
parts water to one part vinegar.
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Steps in Pickling method
5. For dark fruits, like grapes and berries, try
subbing wine in place of water for another
layer of flavor.
6. Make sure the jars that you use are well-
sanitized, either in boiling water or in a
dishwasher, which has a high-temperature
sanitation cycle.
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Steps in Pickling method
7. Try adding in fresh herbs as well. For example,
throw in sprig or two of rosemary to a jar of
blueberries pickled with red wine.
8. Use a generous helping of sugar or honey to
balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
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Steps in Pickling method
9. When sealing your jars, be sure that the
both lid and lip of the jars are dry. This
guarantees proper seal.
10. Take risk with ingredients! Create
interesting flavor profiles, It makes the process
more fun.
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Thank
You!