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What Kind of Preservatives Are Used in Mango Pickles?
Explore the varied world of mango pickles in India, where regional variations exist in preservation techniques. Conventional natural preservatives like salt, oil, spices, and condiments are frequently used, while some types also contain tiny amounts of artificial preservatives such sulphur dioxide and benzoic acid.Preservatives play a crucial role in stability and increase the shelf life of the pickle. Use of the natural preservative improves shelf life without affecting the natural aroma of raw material while the chemical preservatives helps to improve the shelf life but sometimes alters the natural aroma. They have the fixed permissible limits and extra of it...
Exploring Healthy Pickles in Indian Kitchens
Pickles are more than just sidekicks to your meal. For many of us, they’re a taste of childhood, a spoonful of nostalgia, and a burst of flavor that turns a simple dal-chawal lunch into something memorable. But did you know that some Indian pickles also come packed with health benefits? From the earthy kick of turmeric pickle to the tangy bite of lemon pickle, Indian kitchens have long been crafting homemade pickles that are both delicious and good for you. In this article, we explore a few lesser-known but highly nutritious varieties that deserve space on your plate — and...
Can Pickles Help with Cholesterol? Here’s What I Found Out
Is Pickles Good for Cholesterol? I am the Chief Didi and Co-founder of FarmDidi. My mission to empower 1 million rural women led me to start FarmDidi. We have always wanted to bring food products that can accelerate livelihoods for rural women; hence, we focused on pickles, which always tastes best when homemade. And who can do it better than our Rural Didis, aka FarmDidis, who carry traditional wisdom and recipes passed down through generations? While I have always been very busy with my work, I saw my mother, who is also growing old, facing health issues due to high...
Are Pickles Healthy? Deep Dive into Benefits and Drawbacks
Indian pickles, or achars, have been a cherished part of our culinary heritage for centuries. From spicy mango pickle to tangy lemon achar, these condiments add a burst of flavor to any meal—whether it’s dal-chawal, paratha, or khichdi. But beyond the punch of taste, many health-conscious Indians are now asking: Are pickles healthy? In this blog, we’ll explore the health benefits and potential drawbacks of these pickles, so you can decide how they fit into your daily diet. Indian Pickles: Indian pickles are made by preserving vegetables or fruits in oil, salt, spices, and sometimes natural acids like lemon juice or...
Amla Pickle: A Healthy & Tasty Addition To Your Everyday Diet
My Journey to Better Health with Amla PickleHello, I’m Asmita, a working woman and a mother of two. I was suffering from a condition that is quite common among women over 40 called anemia. This occurs due to iron deficiency. I used to be the most active woman in my friends circle but all of a sudden I started feeling weak, fatigue and dizziness and was not able to complete my daily tasks. This made me very short tempered which also affected my family’s temperament indirectly. Hence, I started searching for a natural solution—something that would not only boost my...
Which Probiotic Pickle Is Best for You? Find Out!
In recent years, probiotics have gained importance as necessary elements of a balanced diet. These good bacteria that are essential for maintaining our bodies, helps in digestion, gut health, and enhancing immunity. Fermentation processes responsible for making pickles has led to it being popularized as a good source of probiotics. However, the question still lingers, which pickle has the highest probiotic content? Let’s take a closer look at the area of concern: The Science Behind Probiotic-Rich Pickles Fermentation is a process utilized for food preservation. There are certain micro-organisms such as bacteria and yeast that help in fermentation. Bacteria and...
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