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Pickle Flavor Protected by Turmeric

Pickle Flavor Protected by Turmeric

Dill pickles sold in plastic pouches could stay fresh and flavorful longer if packed with turmeric. That spice is already used to add color to some pickles and certain other foods.

Unlike glass jars, gas-permeable plastic pouches allow oxygen to seep through, over time. But turmeric proved to be an effective antioxidant in lab tests that simulated commercial pickle packing processes, ARS and university researchers have shown (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, volume 48, pages 4910 to 4912).

Why pack pickles in plastic instead of glass?

Plastic containers weigh less, don’t break and are easier to open.