Tag: Pickle crisp

In older pickling recipes, pickling lime was widely used for achieving an extra-crispy texture in vegetables. Its use has since become a subject of great debate among home canners, raising an important question: is pickling lime good for you, or does it pose serious risks?

Food-grade calcium chloride is classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, leading many to question its flavor profile and safety. While it is often used to impart a salty taste without adding sodium, the full flavor experience is more complex than a simple saline sensation. A distinctive bitter component also emerges, especially at higher concentrations.