Though technically a fruit because they are made from seed-containing cucumbers, pickles are commonly classified and referred to as vegetables. They are made by soaking cucumbers "in a brine ...

"Pickles" usually refers to pickled cucumbers, though many other vegetables and fruits can be pickled. A cucumber becomes a pickle after it has been preserved in a solution of vinegar, or salt and ...

Fermentation is one method of pickling, but not all pickles are fermented. When vegetables and fruits are fermented, healthy bacteria break down the natural sugars. This process is what gives ...

There are plenty of surprising foods you can pickle, including peaches, and pickling fruit has been around for ages. The Japanese have been pickling plums for centuries, known as umeboshi ...

The chamoy pickle—a bright red, piquant iteration—has gone viral. Eaters unconcerned about heartburn or tooth decay eat it with sour candy, fruit strips, Cheetos and hot sauce. And recently ...

Kimchi has a pungent, spicy flavor and is rich in probiotics. Indian achar, or pickles, can be made from a wide range of fruits and vegetables like mango, lime, and chili peppers. The ingredients ...