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Achar

South Asian oil and spice pickle of fruit or vegetable.

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About Achar

Achar is a South Asian oil-and-spice pickle made from fruit or vegetables. It is served as a condiment alongside rice, breads, lentils, and other savory foods, and may also be used to add seasoning to cooked dishes. The specific produce and spice mixture vary by preparation.

Its flavour is typically tangy, salty, spiced, and influenced by the fruit or vegetable used. Oil can add richness, while the texture may range from crisp or firm pieces to soft, tender, or more relish-like material. Because achar is not a single fixed recipe, intensity and texture differ among versions.

Achar may appear green, yellow, red, brown, or mottled, depending on its produce, spices, and ripening or cooking. It is sold in jars, tubs, or other prepared containers, and sometimes as a homemade pickle. Chopping, salting, oiling, fermenting, or cooking can soften the produce and deepen its seasoning.

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achar

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Achar nutrition & diet

Achar nutritional value

Reference: Achar Bahraini (Mixed Pickles)

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
74kcal
Protein
3.5g
Carbs
15.0g
Fat
1.9g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use the specific fruit or vegetable achar and include its brine, oil, and visible spices when considering a portion. Preparation varies from chopped pickles to relishes and pastes, so serving context matters. Commercial and homemade versions may differ substantially in oil, salt, sugar, and added ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to the exact achar recipe and edible base, such as mango, lime, mixed vegetables, or another preserved fruit or vegetable.

Diet considerations

Achar is generally plant-based when made only from fruit or vegetables, oil, spices, and brine, but recipes vary. Check for fish, shrimp, dairy, or other animal additions, as well as sugar, cereal thickeners, or prepared sauces. Compatibility depends on the identified recipe and serving portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Bahrain Food Composition Tables 2025 — 28-6.5 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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