Natural Food Preservative (Citrus-Vinegar Based)
A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.
Bmarchai RecipesNaturalPreservativeFromScratchCitrusVinegarHomemadeFoodSafetyPickling
Nutrition (per serving)
10Calories
0 gProtein
2 gCarbs
0 gFat
1 gSugar
100 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 500 ml White vinegar (5% acidity)
- 200 ml Lemon or lime juice (fresh)
- 1–2 tsp Citric acid powder (optional boost)
- 1–2 tsp Salt
- garlic, rosemary, chili flakes Optional herbs/spices
Method
- In clean glass jar, combine vinegar + fresh lemon/lime juice → add citric acid + salt → stir until dissolved.
- Optional: add herbs/spices for flavor → let infuse 24–48 hours.
- Strain if using herbs → pour into sterilized bottle → seal tightly.
- Store in cool dark place or refrigerator up to 6 months.
- Use as pickling brine, marinade, or add small amounts to sauces/soups to lower pH and inhibit bacteria.
- Note: This is a natural acid-based preservative → not a substitute for proper canning/heat processing.
- Makes 700 ml — simple, natural preservative using kitchen acids.
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