i am wanting to make a batch of pickles and everything I read says to use filtered water. I don't have filtered water. Will boiled and cooled water be ok or do I need to go out and buy filtered water or a water filter - that would be a real PITA.
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i am wanting to make a batch of pickles and everything I read says to use filtered water. I don't have filtered water. Will boiled and cooled water be ok or do I need to go out and buy filtered water or a water filter - that would be a real PITA.
I'm no expert, but have made a couple of fairly successful batches. I believe the reason is that the minerals in hard water could negatively contribute to taste. I suppose it's also possible that they could encourage the wrong kind of bacteria to grow.
Well, I guess I'll just give the boiled/cooled water a try and see how it goes. The cucumbers were only $3 so not a huge waste if it doesn't work.
I ferment vegetables every week. Only use tap water
I don't imagine that chlorine is good for bacteria.
[QUOTE=peril;917537]I ferment vegetables every week. Only use tap water[/QUOTE]
Yes, I do that. The water here in Sussex, UK doesn't have fluoride; I don't know about chlorine. However, the fermentation works fine.
Good to know! Thanks for the replies.