E.E. & Brian Smith are a supplier of Gherkins. The Gherkins are washed and checked for defects then processed into the product required. They are packed into the jars or tins and pasteurised.
There are lots of different types of Gherkins depending on what you would like to use them for.
We can supply the following types of Gherkins –
- Whole Gherkins
- Sliced Gherkins
- Diced Gherkins
We can offer different thickness Gherkins and they can be coin cut sliced or length way sliced.
We supply lots of different recipes to suit your needs including sweet and sour, with and without colour.
Some examples of uses of different types of Gherkins –
- Diced Gherkins are often used in sauces such as tartar sauce
- Coin cut Gherkins are used in burgers or on pizzas
- Whole mini Gherkins are used in delis and on sharing boards
- Sliced Gherkins (length ways) are used in sandwiches
We can supply in retail jars in all sizes as well as food service friendly plastic jars in either 2.4kg or 1.5kg sizes. We can also supply some lines in 10 litre cans.
All products are supplied from our factory in Holland and the Fresh Gherkins are sourced from Germany and Barrel Gherkins are sourced from India.
Our Gherkins are all sourced from BRC (or equivalent) factories. We have been working with these factories for a long time as their agent within the UK.
We are happy to supply samples, specifications and prices for more information please contact enquiries@eebriansmith.com or 01844 239500.
Question – What is the shelf life of the Gherkins?
Answer – The shelf life of the Gherkins is 3 years from production date.
Question – What other pickled products can you supply apart from Gherkins?
Answer – We can also supply Beetroot, Capers, Onions (Silverskin, Amsterdam, Balsamic, Blackcurrant and Stuttgarts), Beansprouts, Peppercorns, Olives, and Mixed Pickles.
Seasonality
Fresh Gherkins – June, July and August
Barrel Gherkins – February, March and June, July