Pickled gherkins in a spicy sweet-and-sour brine – ready to eat straight away or as part of a meal.
🧾 What is it?
Znojmia Pickled Cucumber Slices 650 g are slices of pickled cucumber preserved in a sweet-and-sour spiced brine, which are sterilised and ready for immediate use – ideal, for example, on open sandwiches, in salads, in mixed platters or as an accompaniment to meat and main courses.
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Type: pickled gherkins – sliced
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Packaging: 650 g total (solid content usually approx. ~325 g)
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Category: long-life sterilised vegetables
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Manufacturer / brand: Znojmia (often produced for the Hamé s.r.o. brand)
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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gherkins
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water
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vinegar
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sugar
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onion
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salt
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mustard seed
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stabiliser: calcium chloride
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spice extract
⚠️ Allergens:
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Mustard – present due to mustard seeds in the brine (a common allergen).
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Does not contain common allergens such as milk, gluten or soya (but always check the packaging if you have specific dietary restrictions).
📊 Nutritional values (approximate per 100 g)
| Ingredient | Per 100 g |
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| 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 |
| (Nutritional information is approximate and based on typical values for similar Znojmia products.) |
➡️ Gherkins are low in calories, with minimal fat content, natural carbohydrates and a small amount of protein; the salt content is typical for pickled vegetables.
🍽️ Taste and use
✔️ Flavour: pleasantly sweet and sour with a hint of spice – the classic flavour of ‘Znojmo-style’ pickled gherkins.
✔️ Texture: crisp to slightly soft gherkin slices, suitable for various dishes.
Recommended uses
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🥪 On open sandwiches or in sandwiches – a traditional accompaniment to Czech meals.
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🥗 In salads – vegetable salads, potato salad, etc.
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🍽️ As a side dish – with meat, sausages or barbecued food.
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🍲 As part of platters and snacks – for example, with egg, cheese or smoked meats.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Before opening: store in a dry, dark place (e.g. a pantry or cupboard) at room temperature.
➡️ After opening: transfer the contents to a sealable container, store in the fridge (~+4 °C) and use within approx. 10–14 days for best flavour and quality.
🧠 Summary
Znojmia Pickled Cucumber Slices 650 g are sterilised cucumber slices in a sweet-and-sour spiced brine, which are easy to use as a quick vegetable side dish or addition to salads, platters and meals. They are low in calories, have a distinctive flavour and are versatile enough for use in both everyday and festive cooking.
💡 Tip: If you prefer a less salty or sweet flavour, you can briefly rinse the cucumber slices under cold water before serving – they’ll still retain their flavour and texture.
