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What are Gherkins?

Gherkins are generally small cucumbers averaging from a length of 4-8 cm. 

They are picked in brine, vinegar or other pickling solutions and left to ferment for long periods.

Some interesting facts about Gherkins:

 Queen Cleopatra is many Gherkins because she believes that it helps her stay beautiful.

 Gherkins originated from West Africa and were introduced to the West Indies by the Portuguese, before reaching Europe.

Gherkins are mentioned in "The Epic of Gilgamesh" the world's oldest piece of literature, written by the Sumerians around 4000BC

They are a good source of vitamin C which is an antioxidant that boosts the immune system and contain potassium which is an electrolyte that regulates fluid levels in the body.