If you take a trip around the world, it is highly recommended that you try the different foods in the different countries you go to.
Each country has its own specialty.
But if you actually take notice, one type of food is prominent many countries around the globe− and that would be pickles.
There are many types of pickles around the world.
Pickles are so big in some countries, there are pickle festivals held to celebrate the greatness of pickles.
There, pickles auctions and pickle-making contests are held to pay tribute to the food that is pickles.
If you are a fan of sour and salty foods, pickles are a must-try for you.
You don't have to fly to different countries to experience and taste the different types of pickles of the world.
All you have to do is research and look for restaurants that serve them in your area.
The most common type of pickles in the United States is the cucumber pickle, also known as the dill.
Dills are basically made from cucumbers.
Cucumbers are picked out fresh and then fermented in either a vinegar and brine solution or lactic acid solution.
When the cucumber is immersed in the solution long enough, it will become fermented.
This means it will be ready for consumption.
Dills are great not only as ingredients to American dishes, but also as snacks.
Some people love dills so much that they eat it out of the jar; some even drink the juice.
Dills are also very healthy and nutritious.
Each spear is rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Potassium, Manganese and Calcium.
Dills contain very little calories so this means you don't to worry about gaining with when eating pickled cucumber.
It can also help you detoxify and lose weight as it is rich in dietary fiber.
Just be sure to drink lots of water when eating dills as they have high sodium content.
Don't eat too much if you physician discourages you from taking in too much sodium.
Another tasty type of pickled food is the Filipino atchara.
Atchara is very famous in the Philippine Islands.
It is a staple in most Filipino dishes and is well-loved by many.
The atchara is basically fermented papaya shreds, mixed with different vegetables.
The papaya shreds and vegetables are basically mixed together in a solution of coconut water, vinegar sugar and salt.
Overtime, the solution ferments and preserves the fruit and vegetable mixture and gives it its distinct flavor.
Atchara is sweeter than most pickles, making it more appealing to people.
Of course, this makes its calorie content higher than other pickles.
However, atchara is still healthy.
Other types of pickled food are Korean kimchi, German sauerkraut and the French cornichons.
To try all these, all you have to do is research and look for specialty restaurants in your area.
Some international restaurants may be able to serve you these as well.
Tickle your tongue with world-class pickles.
There is no doubt you'll enjoy it.