🥒 Znojmia Cucumbers 7–9 cm 660 g
**Sterilised pickled gherkins in a sweet-and-sour spiced brine – a classic vegetable ready for immediate consumption or as a side dish and ingredient in meals.
🧾 What is it?
Znojmia Cucumbers 7–9 cm 660 g are sterilised cucumbers 7 – 9 cm in length, sorted by length and preserved in a sweet-and-sour spiced brine. Thanks to the traditional recipe of this popular Czech manufacturer, they are ideal as a side dish, garnish, or as an ingredient in salads or cold dishes.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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gherkins
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drinking water
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spirit vinegar
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sugar
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onions
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table salt
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mustard seeds
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spice extract
⚠️ Allergens:
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contains mustard and products derived from it – may cause a reaction in sensitive individuals.
📊 Nutritional values (approximate values per 100 g of product)
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~123 kJ / ~29 kcal |
| Fat | ~0.1 g |
| – of which saturated | ~0 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~6.7 g |
| – of which sugars | ~5.6 g |
| Protein | ~0.4 g |
| Salt | ~0.8 g |
| (Typical values for Znojmia brand pickled gherkins.) |
➡️ Gherkins are low in calories, very low in fat and contain typical levels of carbohydrates and sugars for pickled vegetables.
🍽️ Taste and use
✔️ Flavour: naturally sweet and sour with a hint of spice, typical of Znojmia gherkins.
✔️ Texture: slightly crunchy to softer, depending on the ripeness of the vegetables.
Recommended uses:
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🥪 On open sandwiches and sandwiches – a classic topping.
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🥗 In salads – both vegetable and potato.
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🍽️ As a side dish – with roasted and grilled meats or cheese.
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🍲 In cold dishes – as part of an antipasti platter or vegetable platters.
(Ideal for combining with other vegetables and herbs.)
🧊 Storage
➡️ Before opening: store in a cool, dark place at room temperature (~0–28 °C).
➡️ After opening: transfer to a sealable container and keep chilled (e.g. in the fridge); use within a few days for best flavour and quality.
🧠 Summary
Znojmia Gherkins 7–9 cm 660 g are traditional Czech pickled gherkins in a sweet-and-sour brine with a distinctive flavour and a wide range of culinary uses – from salads and open sandwiches to accompaniments for meat and cheese. They are low in calories, have a simple, natural composition and the typical flavour of Znojmo gherkins.
💡 Tip: For a less salty and sweet version, you can rinse the gherkins lightly under cold water before serving – they’ll still retain their flavour and texture.
