PICKLING Meaning and
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Pickling is a food preservation technique that involves treating fruits, vegetables, or other perishable items with a solution made from vinegar, salt, and other seasonings. This process inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds, extending the shelf life of the food. The objective of pickling is to create an acidic environment that hinders spoilage organisms from thriving and causing decay.
Traditionally, the pickling solution consists of a combination of vinegar, water, salt, and sugar, which is heated until the salt and sugar dissolve completely. Additional flavorings such as herbs, spices, garlic, or chili peppers may be added to enhance the taste. The food to be pickled is then immersed in the solution, allowing it to absorb the flavors and undergo the pickling process.
Pickling can be accomplished through two methods: fermentation and non-fermentation. Fermentation pickling involves the natural fermentation of vegetables in the brine solution over a period of time, which results in the growth of beneficial bacteria that convert the sugars to lactic acid. Non-fermentation pickling, on the other hand, involves directly applying the pickling solution to the food without the fermentation step, resulting in a more immediate preservation process.
Pickled foods are known for their tangy and unique taste, which is imparted by the acidic pickling solution. The process not only extends the shelf life of the food but also enhances its flavor and texture, making it a popular method of preserving various types of produce.
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The preservation of vegetables or meats in brine, vinegar, &c.; the brine, vinegar, &c., for preserving certain kinds of food.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PICKLING
The word "pickling" originated from the Middle English word "pikel" or "pykelle", which can be traced back to the Old English word "pician". This Old English word likely came from the Latin word "picāre", meaning "to prick or sting". Originally, "pikel" referred to a spicy sauce or relish made from vinegar, which was used to add flavor to food. Over time, the term expanded to include the process of preserving food in vinegar or brine solutions, which is now commonly known as pickling.
Similar spelling words for PICKLING
- mind-boggling,
- bauchling,
- beagling,
- Boggling,
- picolinic,
- Buckling,
- becalling,
- bugling,
- pigling,
- time-beguiling,
- beguiling,
- begalling,
- baglung,
- puggling,
- un-buckling,
- backhauling,
- backlink,
- bookling.
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