<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I remember seeing something recently about pickles. I have just found a pickle that is half sour... of course I don't have it handy.. .but it lists the ingredients as just water, cucumbers, garlic, salt and spices. By a company in Brooklyn. They are delicious (yes I went ahead and tried them) and I am going to try to contact the company tomorrow.