{"product_id":"organic-gherkins-in-brine-morgiel-820g","title":"Organic Gherkins in Brine - Morgiel - 820g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA proper Polish pickle, made the slow way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorgiel are a family-run producer who ferment their vegetables rather than pickling them in vinegar. It's the older method, and the more patient one. Small cucumbers are packed into jars with spring water, unrefined rock salt, garlic, dill and horseradish, then left alone while the naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria on the skins get to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose bacteria — mostly \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/em\u003e species — feed on the sugars in the cucumber and convert them into lactic acid. The acid is what drops the pH, preserves the vegetable and creates that clean, tangy sourness. It is a completely different flavour to the sharp, one-note hit of a vinegar pickle: rounder, saltier, savoury, with the garlic and dill coming through underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat same acidity is what keeps an unopened jar stable in the cupboard, which is how these pickles have always been kept. Store it somewhere cool and dark, and move it to the fridge once it's open. The brine may be slightly cloudy — that's a sign the fermentation has done its job, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight from the jar with cheese and rye bread. Chopped through potato salad or a tartare sauce. Sliced into a toastie or a burger. Diced into Polish \u003cem\u003eogórkowa\u003c\/em\u003e soup, where the brine goes in too. Finely chopped with capers and parsley as a relish for oily fish. Don't pour the brine away — it's excellent in a dirty martini, a salad dressing, or drunk cold as the Poles do after a heavy meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this jar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally fermented, not vinegar-pickled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw and unpasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified organic ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo vinegar, no sugar, no preservatives, no colourings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust six ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecyclable glass jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e820g — the generous size, for households that get through them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGherkins* (50%), spring water, unrefined rock salt, garlic*, dill*, horseradish*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*= Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and keep the gherkins submerged in the brine. Not suitable for home freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpasteurised — not recommended during pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional information (per 100g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table nutrition-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36kJ \/ 9kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— of which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— of which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these made with vinegar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They're fermented in a salt brine, not pickled in vinegar. The sourness comes from lactic acid produced naturally during fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"raw\" and \"unpasteurised\" mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jars are never heat-treated, so the fermentation is still live when the jar reaches you. Pasteurisation would kill the bacteria and change the texture and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need to be refrigerated before opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. An unopened jar is preserved by the acidity of its own brine, so a cool, dark cupboard is the right place for it. The fridge is only needed once the jar is open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the brine cloudy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's normal. The cloudiness comes from the lactic acid bacteria and is a sign of an active ferment. Clear brine usually means vinegar or pasteurisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between these and the 500g jar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the size. Same producer, same recipe, same raw ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the brine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's one of the best parts. Use it in dressings, soups such as \u003cem\u003eogórkowa\u003c\/em\u003e, cocktails, or to marinate meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for vegans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All six ingredients are plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the lid ever rusty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOccasional surface marking on the metal lid can happen with live, acidic ferments. The producer confirms it does not affect the product inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The horseradish adds gentle warmth and keeps the gherkins crisp, rather than heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morgiel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62615633887619,"sku":"5060570150227","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6008\/1477\/files\/OrganicGherkinsinBrine-Morgiel-820g.jpg?v=1789397235","url":"https:\/\/checkout.wholefoodearth.com\/fr\/products\/organic-gherkins-in-brine-morgiel-820g","provider":"Whole Food Earth®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}