Pickles: A Global History Davison Jan
Pickles: A Global History Davison Jan From the fiery kimchi of Korea to American dill spears; from the spicy achar of India to the ceviche of Latin America; from Europe's sauerkraut to brined…
Specifikacia Pickles: A Global History Davison Jan
Pickles: A Global History Davison Jan
From the fiery kimchi of Korea to American dill spears; from the spicy achar of India to the ceviche of Latin America; from Europe's sauerkraut to brined herrings and chutneys, pickles are unquestionably a global food. Growing interest in naturally fermented vegetables--pickles by another name--means that today, in the early twenty-first century, we are seeing a renaissance in the making and consumption of pickles. They are also of the moment.
Both a cherished food of the elite and a staple of the masses, pickles have also acquired new significance in our health-conscious times: traditionally fermented pickles are probiotic and said to possess anti-aging and anti-cancer properties, while pickle juice is believed to prevent muscle cramps in athletes and reduce sugar Across continents and throughout history, humans have relied upon pickling to preserve foods and add to their flavor.