Hmmm this is makes me want pickles...
Pregnant women may crave pickles due to hormonal changes and increased sodium levels in their bodies, which can lead to cravings for salty and sour foods like pickles.
While some pregnant individuals may crave pickles, not all do. Cravings during pregnancy can vary greatly from person to person.
Yes, it is common for pregnant women to crave pickles due to hormonal changes and changes in taste preferences during pregnancy.
Maybe your son craves pickles because he just flat out likes them?
Kosher pickles are typically savory, not sweet.
Bread and butter pickles are a specific type of sweet pickle that are typically made from cucumbers, sugar, vinegar, and a blend of spices, often including onion and mustard seeds. They are known for their sweet and tangy flavor, with a slightly softer texture. In contrast, sweet pickles can refer to any cucumbers preserved in a sweet brine, which may vary in ingredients and flavor profile. Essentially, all bread and butter pickles are sweet pickles, but not all sweet pickles are bread and butter pickles.
Kosher dill pickles are typically sour, not sweet.
Sweet pickles
If you're pregnant and want pickles, you're probably after the salt. And if you're not pregnant and crave pickles, the reason is most likely the same. ( Pickles also contain a substantial amount of potassium.)
Sweet pickles and sweet relish are not the same, though they are related. Sweet pickles are whole cucumbers or cucumber slices that have been pickled in a sweet brine, providing a crunchy texture. Sweet relish, on the other hand, is typically made from finely chopped pickles and has a smoother consistency, often used as a condiment. Both share a similar sweet flavor profile but differ in form and usage.
salty
It is NOT important for humans to crave both salty and sweet food. However both salt and carbohydrates (including sweet foods) are important in the human diet so it is important for people to want to have them.