Pickling Salt and it’s Substitutes
Pickling salt also known as "Canning Salt" is simply pure salt (sodium chloride) that has no additional additives and anti-caking agents unlike regular salt. It is cut as a fine grain to allow it to be dissolvable in water. The addition of additives makes this salt cloudy when added to water. As the name suggests it is mainly used to preserve and aid in the fermentation of pickles and some other canned products. Whether we want to make fermented or unfermented pickles, the pure form of this salt aids in keeping the liquid of the pickles clear and prevents them from turning dull and tasteless. As stated by the Pennsylvania State University Extension in fermented sauerkraut (a type of fermented cabbage- one of the national dishes of Germany) and pickles, picking salt doesn't only enhance the flavors of these celebrated dishes but also allows the growth of desired bacteria which are vital for them while hinders the maturation of others”. Pickling salt is also in Turkey bri...