{"product_id":"lacto-fermented-mixed-vegetable-pickle-250g-no-oil-no-vinegar","title":"Lacto-Fermented Mixed Vegetable Pickle 250g – No Oil, No Vinegar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dpp-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dpp-desc{font-family:inherit;color:#2c2c2c;line-height:1.75;max-width:860px}\n.dpp-desc h2{font-size:1.3em;color:#4a2800;margin:28px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #d4860a;padding-bottom:6px}\n.dpp-desc h3{font-size:1.05em;color:#5a3500;margin:16px 0 8px}\n.dpp-desc .tile-row{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:24px 0}\n.dpp-desc .tile{flex:1;min-width:240px;background:#FFF8EE;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;border:1px solid #d4860a}\n.dpp-desc table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;font-size:0.91em}\n.dpp-desc table th,.dpp-desc table td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.dpp-desc table th{background:#FFF8EE;font-weight:600;color:#4a2800}\n.dpp-desc table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#fffaf2}\n.dpp-desc ul,.dpp-desc ol{margin:10px 0 10px 20px}\n.dpp-desc ul li,.dpp-desc ol li{margin:6px 0}\n.dpp-desc details{background:#FFF8EE;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:10px 0;border:1px solid #d4860a}\n.dpp-desc summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#4a2800;font-size:0.96em;list-style:none}\n.dpp-desc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.dpp-desc summary::before{content:\"+ \";color:#d4860a}\n.dpp-desc details[open] summary::before{content:\"\\2212 \";color:#d4860a}\n.dpp-desc details p,.dpp-desc details ul{margin-top:10px;font-size:0.94em}\n.dpp-desc .ref-list{font-size:0.83em;color:#555;margin-top:8px;padding-left:18px}\n.dpp-desc .ref-list li{margin:5px 0}\n.dpp-desc .badge{display:inline-block;background:#4a2800;color:#fff;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.78em;margin:2px 2px 2px 0}\n.dpp-desc .hl-box{background:#FFF4DC;border-left:4px solid #d4860a;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:0.95em}\n.dpp-desc .benefit-row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:12px 0}\n.dpp-desc .benefit-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #d4860a;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px;flex:1;min-width:120px;text-align:center;font-size:0.88em}\n.dpp-desc .benefit-card strong{display:block;color:#4a2800;margin-bottom:4px}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDhatu Organics Lacto-Fermented Mixed Vegetable Pickle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colourful, crunchy medley of seasonal vegetables — carrot, cauliflower, and green beans — preserved through traditional salt-brine fermentation. With no oil, no vinegar, and no added preservatives, this is a modern expression of a technique practised across South Asian and Central Asian kitchens for over two thousand years. Each jar delivers a diverse matrix of vegetable fibres and live probiotic cultures — a functional condiment as much as a flavour-enhancing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiversity is the Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e Research consistently shows that consuming a wider variety of plant foods — even in small quantities — is one of the strongest predictors of gut microbiome diversity. This multi-vegetable pickle brings carrot (beta-carotene), cauliflower (sulforaphane precursors), green beans (quercetin), and the fermentation-generated \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/em\u003e all in one spoonful — a prebiotic and probiotic combination in the same jar.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tile-row\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tile\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e🌿 Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:16px;margin:0\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCarrot (\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCauliflower (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea var. botrytis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGreen Beans (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e) — for acidification\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSea Salt (non-iodised)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOrganic Turmeric Powder (\u003cem\u003eCurcuma longa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRed Chilli (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMustard Seeds (\u003cem\u003eBrassica nigra\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFenugreek Seeds (\u003cem\u003eTrigonella foenum-graecum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.86em;color:#777;margin-top:10px\"\u003eNo oil · No vinegar · No preservatives · No artificial colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eLacto-Fermented\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eOil-Free\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eProbiotic-Rich\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eVegan\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tile\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e📊 Nutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.83em;color:#666;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003ePer 100g · Per 20g serving (1 heaped tbsp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 20g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.36 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— of which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.08 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta-Carotene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,500 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive Cultures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e10⁷–10⁹ CFU\/g (L. plantarum, L. brevis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78em;color:#999\"\u003eValues approximate. Beta-carotene from carrot. Probiotic counts at time of packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Vegetable Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"benefit-row\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrot\u003c\/strong\u003eBeta-carotene (pro-Vit A), falcarinol — antioxidant, eye health\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCauliflower\u003c\/strong\u003eGlucosinolates → Sulforaphane — detoxification, anti-proliferative\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Beans\u003c\/strong\u003eQuercetin, lutein — anti-inflammatory, eye health\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMustard Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003eAllyl isothiocyanate — antimicrobial, hepatoprotective\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFenugreek\u003c\/strong\u003eGalactomannan — prebiotic fibre, glucose regulation\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurmeric\u003c\/strong\u003eCurcumin — anti-inflammatory, brine antimicrobial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobiome Diversity Through Plant Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e The American Gut Project and subsequent research have shown that eating 30 or more different plant species per week is the strongest predictor of gut microbiome diversity. This pickle contributes at minimum 9 distinct plant foods. Combined with live \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/em\u003e cultures from fermentation, it is both a prebiotic and a probiotic simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulforaphane from Cauliflower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation of cruciferous vegetables (like cauliflower) can increase bioavailability of glucosinolate-derived sulforaphane — one of the most studied phytochemicals for cellular detoxification, Nrf2 pathway activation, and potential protective effects against oxidative damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-Carotene from Carrot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 µg beta-carotene per serving provides a meaningful contribution to Vitamin A synthesis. Beta-carotene is also a potent antioxidant in its own right — carrot's falcarinol has independently demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties in cell studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProbiotic-Rich, Oil-Free Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e At only 10 kcal per tablespoon with virtually no fat, this pickle contributes to the meal rather than the calorie count. It makes a particularly useful condiment for those managing weight, blood sugar, or cardiovascular risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuercetin from Green Beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green beans are a source of quercetin — a flavonoid with documented anti-inflammatory and antihistamine activity. Quercetin inhibits mast cell degranulation, making fermented green bean preparations potentially useful for allergy season gut support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Fibre Diversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrot (insoluble), green beans (mixed), and fenugreek galactomannan (soluble, prebiotic) create a mixed-fibre profile that supports both regularity and bifidogenic fermentation in the colon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSource\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvidence Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eObserved Effect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL. plantarum \/ L. brevis (live cultures)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLacto-fermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple RCTs, meta-analysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrobiome diversity ↑, gut barrier ↑\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSulforaphane precursors (glucosinolates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCauliflower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinical + in vitro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNrf2 activation, phase II detox enzyme ↑\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta-carotene \/ Falcarinol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObservational + in vitro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntioxidant capacity ↑, inflammation markers ↓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuercetin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen beans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn vitro + animal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTNF-α ↓, IL-6 ↓, antihistamine activity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalactomannan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFenugreek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeta-analysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFasting glucose ↓, satiety ↑\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Paratha or Roti:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic North Indian pairing — crunchy vegetables against soft flatbread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlongside Rice Dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds crunch and probiotic benefit to simple dal-rice or khichdi meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a Snack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eat straight from the jar — 1–2 tablespoons as a pre-meal digestive or mid-afternoon gut-health snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Grain Bowls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pile on top of quinoa, farro, or millet bowls for fermented crunch and colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Sandwiches and Wraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e A spoonful inside a wrap with hummus and greens adds both flavour and live cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Eggs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs beautifully with scrambled or poached eggs — a Western-style fermented accompaniment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the vegetables still crunchy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike heat-processed or vinegar-brined pickles, lacto-fermented vegetables retain their cellular structure and remain pleasantly crunchy. The salt draws moisture from the vegetables through osmosis, which slightly softens the outer surface while the interior remains firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from Indian achar from the market?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost commercial Indian achars are oil-based, use synthetic acetic acid (vinegar) for preservation, and contain chemical preservatives. They have no live cultures and are high in calories from oil. This pickle is made through true lacto-fermentation — no oil, no synthetic acids, no preservatives. It is a genuinely functional food, not just a flavour condiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it last once opened?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce opened, refrigerate and consume within 4–6 weeks. The acidic brine naturally inhibits pathogenic bacteria. You may notice the vegetables becoming more sour over time — this is the fermentation continuing in the jar and is completely safe. Always use clean, dry utensils to scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for children?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in age-appropriate amounts. The vegetables are soft enough for children over 3 years. The sodium content means a small portion (½–1 tsp) is appropriate for young children. The mild probiotic dose from fermented foods is considered beneficial for children's developing microbiomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use the brine as well?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely — the brine is arguably the most probiotic-rich part of the jar. It can be used as a salad dressing base, stirred into soups at the end of cooking (off the heat, to preserve cultures), or drunk directly as a gut-health shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Dhatu Organics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lacto-fermented-ginger-lemon-pickle-250g-no-oil-no-vinegar\"\u003eGinger Lemon Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e — fiery ginger and lemon, the classic digestive primer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lacto-fermented-lemon-pickle-250g-no-oil-no-vinegar\"\u003eLemon Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e — whole fermented lemons, deeply sour and intensely flavourful\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oil-free-mango-pickle-250g\"\u003eMango Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e — raw green mango, tangy and fruity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-supplements\"\u003eAll Health Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific References\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ref-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWastyk HC, et al. Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status. \u003cem\u003eCell.\u003c\/em\u003e 2021;184(16):4137–4153. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cell.2021.06.019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edoi:10.1016\/j.cell.2021.06.019\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFahey JW, et al. Broccoli sprouts: an exceptionally rich source of inducers of enzymes that protect against chemical carcinogens. \u003cem\u003eProc Natl Acad Sci.\u003c\/em\u003e 1997;94(19):10367–72. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1073\/pnas.94.19.10367\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edoi:10.1073\/pnas.94.19.10367\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNicolle C, et al. Effect of carrot intake on cholesterol metabolism and on antioxidant status. \u003cem\u003eEur J Nutr.\u003c\/em\u003e 2003;42(5):254–61. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00394-003-0419-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edoi:10.1007\/s00394-003-0419-1\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoots AW, et al. Health effects of quercetin: from antioxidant to nutraceutical. \u003cem\u003eEur J Pharmacol.\u003c\/em\u003e 2008;585(2–3):325–37. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ejphar.2008.03.008\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edoi:10.1016\/j.ejphar.2008.03.008\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTamang JP, et al. Functional properties of microorganisms in fermented foods. \u003cem\u003eFront Microbiol.\u003c\/em\u003e 2016;7:578. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fmicb.2016.00578\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edoi:10.3389\/fmicb.2016.00578\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678292463774,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/Mix-Veg-Pickle-1.jpg?v=1775487359","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/lacto-fermented-mixed-vegetable-pickle-250g-no-oil-no-vinegar","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}