Copper utensils offer many health benefits such as aiding digestion, improving immunity, regulating cholesterol levels, and more. However, storing pickles in it can have drawbacks. Here are a few reasons why you should avoid storing pickles in copper utensils. Tap to read!
Metallic taste
The acidic nature of pickles mixes with the copper, giving off a metallic taste, which ruins the flavour of the pickles.
Corrosion
The acid in the pickles gradually corrodes the utensil over time, reducing the lifespan of the copper utensil.
Acidic Reaction
Vinegar and other ingredients in pickles make them acidic and storing them in a copper utensil causes an acidic reaction as it dissolves copper ions in it.
Toxic Concoction
Pickles and Copper react with each other, forming a toxic concoction that makes it dangerous for consumption.
Discoloured
The toxic reaction between pickles and copper, causes the pickles to discolour making them unappealing and less appetising.
Nutritional Value
Storing pickles in a copper vessel can degrade their nutritional value, such as leading to the loss of essential vitamins and minerals.
Copper Toxicity
The corrosion of copper into the pickle and its consumption can lead to excessive copper intake causing copper toxicity in the body leading to nausea, diarrhoea, and more.
Information Credits
According to PubMed, copper leaching is dangerous as the copper ions released mix with the food which is acidic in nature making it hazardous for health.