Pickling Spice

Pickling spice is a blend of herbs and spices used to season and flavor pickled foods, such as cucumbers (to make pickles), beets, onions, and various other vegetables. It consists of a combination of whole spices that impart a complex and aromatic flavor to pickled items.

Nutritional Information (per 100g):

• Calories: 313 kcal
• Protein: 14.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 64.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 27.8 g
  • Sugars: 2.9 g
• Fat: 7.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 3.7 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8 g

Benefits:

1. Flavor Enhancement: Pickling spice is designed to enhance the flavor of pickled vegetables, giving them a complex and well-rounded taste.
2. Variety: The combination of different spices in pickling spice allows for a variety of flavors and aroma profiles in pickled foods.

To use pickling spice, it is typically added to the pickling liquid or placed in a sachet or spice bag within the pickling jar, infusing the pickles with its distinctive flavor as they brine. Pickling spice is an essential ingredient for creating the delicious and tangy flavors of pickled vegetables.