Lemon pickle packages accumulating gas

I have prepared lemon pickles and put them in sealed plastic bags for sale. But 30% of bags have started accumulating gas inside. What should I do to avoid thi…

1. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   In Pickle preparation there comes a time where fermentation occurs due to the presence of lactic bacteria so it generates gases.. If you don't want such gases you can sterilize or…

2. Martha Kuria reply

   The accumulation of gas is due to fermentation process by LAB microorganisms in pickles. Contamination during packaging can also be a reason for gases especially by fecal coliform…

3. Vaishali gaud reply

   Thanks for reply. Not all packages are becoming like that. Just 30% of it is getting like this. Pickles are not added with any preservatives or anything. What should I do to preve…

4. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   If all packages are effectively sterilized then there will be no defect whatsoever..

5. Vaishali gaud reply

   Alright thanks