Pickle glossary

Plain-English terms for people who want to understand what is in the jar.

Brine: A salt-and-vinegar solution used to preserve and flavor pickles.
Fermented pickle: A pickle made through lactic-acid fermentation rather than only vinegar.
Gherkin: A small cucumber commonly pickled whole.
Crunch: The firm texture that comes from fresh cucumbers, a sound process, and proper storage.