Fermentation Cover Brine Reformulation for Cucumber Processing with Low Salt to Reduce Bloater Defect

Reformulation of calcium chloride (CaCl 2 ) cover brine for cucumber fermentation was explored as a mean to minimize the incidence of bloater defect. This study particularly focused on cover brine supplementation with calcium hydroxide (Ca[OH] 2 ), sodium chloride (NaCl), and acids to enhance buffer capacity, inhibit the indigenous carbon dioxide (CO 2 )‐ producing microbiota, and decrease the solubility of the gas. The influence of the cover...