Pickled Turnip… The Distinct Pink Color and Bold Flavor
Among all the pickled varieties that adorn the Eastern tables, pickled turnip holds a special place thanks to its striking color and distinctive flavor. A small white turnip transforms into vibrant pink slices after being pickled, not only adding flavor but also enhancing the dish with a touch of distinction. The turnip, with its naturally fibrous texture, is ideal for pickling. When sliced or cut into sticks, it is soaked in a brine solution with a little beetroot (sugar beet) added, giving it an attractive pink color without the need for artificial coloring. After a few days, the flavor transforms from mild to slightly sharp, with the pickled turnip taking on a distinct character that balances between saltiness and sourness, with a crunch that remains even after long preparation times.
Uses of Pickled Turnip
Pickled turnip is often served as an appetizer alongside hearty dishes like grilled meats, kebabs, shawarma, musakhan, mujaddara, and stews. Its sharp and balanced flavor complements rich foods and adds a refreshing touch. It is also sometimes used in sandwiches to give them a bolder character, and it is a favorite in some types of rural salads or as a side dish for traditional breakfast meals, where turnip pickles (Sitt Kallila) are a popular salad for some Syrians.
Baladna Pickled Turnip
What sets Baladna pickled turnip apart is its simplicity of preparation combined with precision. The process begins with selecting fresh, firm, small turnips from the new season, directly from the field, then they are washed, sliced, and pickled without any long storage. Fresh beetroot is added in carefully measured amounts to give color without overwhelming the flavor. The careful pickling process with natural ingredients and balanced flavors, along with the ideal amount of salt, guarantees a final product that combines beauty in appearance and color, clarity in taste, and cleanliness in every detail, with the ability to sip the clean pickling solution alongside your meals.
Nutritional Value of Baladna Pickled Turnip
Baladna pickled turnip not only adds a distinctive flavor to your food but also offers a low-calorie nutritional value. It contains approximately 21 calories per 100 grams, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a light pickle. It also has a very minimal amount of fat, with zero saturated fats, and contains about 3.2 grams of carbohydrates, but no added sugars. As for protein, pickled turnip does not provide much value, while it does contain a notable amount of salt, about 2.4 grams per 100 grams, which should be considered, especially for those following a low-sodium diet.
Why Choose Baladna Pickled Turnip?
Choosing Baladna pickled turnip is not just about taste, but about the quality of the process from beginning to packaging. The product goes through precise stages, without long storage, and without artificial additives that affect its original flavor or natural appearance. The color we achieve is the result of natural ingredients only, and the flavor reflects a well-balanced combination of sourness and saltiness. The crunch that characterizes every piece is not a coincidence but the result of meticulous craftsmanship that pays attention to the small details. All these factors make Baladna pickled turnip a reliable choice, added with confidence to the table, completing our meals with the kind of quality we recognize from home.
