Turmeric Keeps Plastic-Packaged Dill Pickles Fresh
by Kevin Flatt
Filed under Nutrition/Herbs/Spices/ Supplements
Pickled dills in plastic? Turmeric is the key to freshness.
Who knew that a spice used from ancient times as a coloring agent in foods could also keep plastic-packaged dill pickles fresh?
Unlike glass containers, plastic jars or pouches “breathe,” allowing oxygen and other gases to seep inside over time. This can eventually lead to oxidative off-flavors [...]
