It is often said that ‘Khichdi has 4 friends – curd, papad, ghee and pickle.’ Pickles adorn every type of food plate. Pickles are present in almost every house from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. It is a kind of filler which enhances the taste of every food. Some like mango pickle, while others like pickle of chilli, carrot, cabbage, radish or garlic. Pickles are eaten not only in India but all over the world. Recently, a renowned burger food company has included pickle flavored burgers in its menu.
Evidence of pickles found 2400 years ago
Achar is a Persian word which is called pickle in English. This word came into use 823 years ago. The word pickle is derived from Dutch and German. It means spicy sauce which is served with meat. Evidence of pickle making was found in Mesopotamian civilization 2400 years ago. Here pickles were made by adding vinegar. Cucumber pickle was made for the first time in the world. Cucumber is a fruit, but many people consider it a vegetable. Gradually the method of making pickles became popular in the Middle East and from here it reached Italy and Spain.
pickles started being kept in water vessels
It is believed that mixing salt with vinegar in pickles started in China. In earlier times, sailors lived in the sea for many years. In such a situation, he needed to eat something. Pickles can be prepared and eaten in every season. It does not spoil for many years, hence sailors used to take it with them.
Hyderabad in India is known for its variety of pickles along with Biryani (Image-Canva)
Pickles are made from oil in India
All over the world pickles are made by adding vinegar. But in India, pickles are made by adding oil. Mustard oil is added to almost every pickle of mango, carrot, turnip, cabbage, onion, ginger, brinjal, radish, chilli and it is tied in an earthen jar and kept in the sun for several days.
Korea’s Kimchi dish is also pickled
People who are fans of K dramas also want to taste kimchi once in their life. South Korea’s famous dish Kimchi is actually a pickle. It is prepared through fermentation process in which cabbage is added. Kimchi can also be made from cucumber, radish, brinjal and pumpkin flowers.
strange pickles of the world
Pickles are not made only from vegetables or fruits. At some places, pickles are also made of eggs, bamboo and meat. Food Expert Sachin Bhatia It is said that beer pickle is eaten in many places in the world. This pickle is made by adding cucumber to beer which is called beer pickle. In some areas of Telangana and Chhattisgarh of India, pickle is made from red ant eggs. Cockroach pickle is also eaten in China.
Rich in Vitamin B
Pickles are made by rotting which makes them rich in Vitamin B. Apart from this, it also contains Vitamin C, E and antioxidants which keep the digestion process healthy. cleveland clinic According to this, pickles are considered good for gut health. Actually, pickles contain probiotic bacteria which keep the intestines healthy. Eating this also increases appetite. Lemon pickle is beneficial for people who have upset stomach and vomiting or sour belching. Eating pickles does not cause blood clotting.
Murabba is also a pickle (Image-Canva)
Which people should avoid eating pickles
There are as many disadvantages as there are benefits of eating pickles. Pickles contain more salt and are sour. Because of this, it contains high amounts of sodium and citric acid. People who have high blood pressure should not eat pickles. It is harmful for liver and kidney patients. Pickles weaken bones, hence those suffering from osteoporosis should avoid it. People who have swelling and increased uric acid should also not eat it.
Cancer from pickles?
in 1993 World Health Organization Pickles made in Asia have been linked to cancer. According to the organization, chemicals called carcinogens are found in it which can cause cancer. There itself, British General of Cancer Did a research and linked pickles to the cause of esophageal cancer. According to the study, the risk of stomach cancer increases by 28% in people who eat pickles daily.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 16, 2024, 12:02 IST