Pickles

Fermented pickles can be identified by several key characteristics: a cloudy brine, a potentially fizzy or bubbly liquid, a sour or tangy smell, and an ingredient list that includes salt but not vinegar. Fermented pickles are also often labeled as "lacto-fermented" or "naturally fermented". [1, 2, 3]  

Here's a more detailed breakdown: 

• Cloudy Brine: The liquid in the jar will appear cloudy due to the microbial activity of the fermentation process. [2, 3]  

• Fizzing or Bubbling: You might see bubbles in the brine, especially when opening the jar, indicating the natural carbon dioxide production from fermentation. [2, 3, 4, 5]  

• Sour or Tangy Smell: Fermented pickles will have a distinct sour or tangy smell, different from the sharper, vinegary smell of pickled (non-fermented) pickles. [2, 6]  

• Ingredient Label: Look for "lacto-fermented" or "naturally fermented" on the label, or check for the absence of vinegar and the presence of salt. [1, 2]  

• Taste: Fermented pickles have a unique, complex flavor profile, often described as more nuanced and less intensely sour than those preserved with vinegar, according to Tasting Table. [2, 6]  

• Texture: Fermented pickles may have a slightly softer, sometimes effervescent texture due to the fermentation process, says Quora. [7]  

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[1] https://fermentaholics.com/are-pickles-fermented/[2] https://www.wildabundance.net/blog/pickling-techniques/[3] https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/08/fermented-pickle-recipe.html[4] https://www.theculturedcollective.co.uk/blogs/recipes-blog/kimchi-sauerkraut-fermented-foods-faq[5] https://alchemypicklecompany.ca/why-alchemy/[6] https://www.tastingtable.com/1512978/check-store-bought-pickles-fermented/[7] https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-store-bought-pickles-and-fermented-pickles

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