Description

The Gherkin is a fruit similar in form and nutritional value to a cucumber. They are usually picked when 4 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) in length and pickled in jars or cans with vinegar (often flavored with herbs, particularly dill; hence, 'dill pickle') or brine to resemble a pickled cucumber. The gherkins are graded on the basis of count/kilo and are thoroughly washed. The washed gherkins are passed through a minute inspection to sort out crooked and bent fruits, remove flower, remove stalks, seperate damaged fruits and to seperate worm infected fruits.

After these initial steps, the gherkins are subjected to brining or vinegar / acetic acid process as per requirements. These are packed in food grade plastic barrels and are shipped to ensure timely delivery. Pickled gherkins are served to accompany other foods, often in sandwiches.

Whole gherkin

Whole gherkins are preserved in brine or vinegar and filled in bottles. They are then vacuum sealed in lug capping machine and are pasteurized and labeled accordingly.

Gherkin matchsticks

Gherkins can be cut like matchsticks as per recipe requirements. These are usually served with Oriental cuisines.

Gherkin slices

The gherkins are sliced in thin and thick slices using slicers or sharp knives and then pickled in different solutions with herbs.