Call Us

Brining and Pickling Ingredients

Premium Ingredients for the Brining & Pickling Industry

American International Foods, Inc. is a leading ingredient supplier for manufacturers of brining & pickling products such as sauerkraut, seafood, pickles, kimchi, garlic, fruit, asparagus, and more.brining and pickling ingredients

AIFI sources and distributes raw materials such as acidulants, vinegar, salt, oils, spices, and sugar. We offer bulk distribution of over 2500 food ingredients, including gluten-free, non-GMO, and organic options.

Our comprehensive product line, derived from a variety of ingredient vendors, provides you with the name brands you trust combined with our reliable just-in-time deliveries.

At American International Foods, Inc., we are more than an ingredient supplier; we are suppliers of uncontested value. We ensure that our customers receive top-quality ingredients and on-time deliveries at affordable prices, taking great pride in supplying ingredients that continue to feed consumers worldwide.

For questions regarding brining and pickling ingredient pricing, fill out the price request form linked below. For complete technical specifications and other inquiries, please contact one of our sales representatives.

Contact A Sales Rep Price Request Form

Popular Ingredients for Brining & Pickling Applications

Salts & Brining Agents

Form the foundation of both wet and dry brining processes, drawing moisture and enhancing preservation

Salt Varieties – Granulated, Sea Salt, Flour Salt, Blending Salt, Himalayan Pink Salt, Reduced Sodium, Potassium Chloride, Specialty Salts

Calcium Chloride – Maintains texture and firmness in pickled vegetables and fermented products

Acidulants & pH Control

Critical for food safety, flavor development, and shelf life in pickled and brined products

Vinegars – White Distilled, Apple, Rice Vinegar

Acids – Citric Acid, Acetic Acid, Phosphoric Acid (75%, 85%)

Spices & Flavor Ingredients

Deliver signature flavor profiles across a wide range of pickled and brined products

Pickling Spices – Dill, Mustard Seed, Celery Seed, Bay Leaf, Fennel, Cumin, Basil, Oregano, Pickling Spice Blends

Aromatics – Garlic (Granulated, Minced, Sliced), Onion, Proprietary Custom Spice Blends

Sweeteners

Balance acidity and enhance flavor in quick pickles, relishes, and sweet brines

Sugars & Syrups – Cane Sugar, Beet Sugar, Dextrose, Evaporated Cane Juice, Corn Syrup (42/43), HFCS (42, 55), Crystalline Fructose

Alternative Sweeteners – Maltitol, Sorbitol, Ace K, Aspartame

Preservation & Antimicrobial Agents

Extend product shelf life and ensure safety in finished brined and pickled goods

Antimicrobials – Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite

Processing Chemicals – Alum, Caustic Soda (Beads/Drums/Totes/Bulk), Antifoam (Silicone & Non-Silicone)

Texture & Appearance Ingredients

Maintain visual appeal and functional consistency in final products

Gums & Starches – Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, CMC, Modified Starch

Oils – Canola, Corn, Olive, Soy, Sunflower, Avocado

Food Colorings – Annatto, Beet Powder, Caramel Color, FD&C Colors, Natural, Turmeric, Titanium Dioxide

List of Brining & Pickling Ingredients

Chemicals
(Food Grade & Processing Aids)

Acetic Acid

Alum

Antifoam

  • Silicone
  • Non-Silicone Based

Calcium Chloride

Caustic Soda

  • Beads
  • Drums
  • Totes
  • Bulk Tankers

Citric Acid

Phosphoric Acid 75%, 85%

Polysorbate

Potassium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Metabisulfite

Food Coloring
Annatto

Beet Powder

Caramel Color

FD&C – All Colors

Natural

Turmeric

Titanium Dioxide

Gums
CMC

Xanthan

Guar

Oils
Avocado Oil

Corn Oil

Canola Oil

Olive Oil

Soy Oil

Sunflower Oil

Salt
Blending

Flour

Granulated

Himalayan Pink Salt

Low Sodium Sea Salt

Potassium Chloride

Pretzel Salt

Reduced Sodium

Sea Salt

Specialty

Spices
Basil

Bay Leaf

Celery Seed

Cumin

Dill

Fennel

Garlic

  • Granulated
  • Minced
  • Sliced

Mustard Seed

Onion

Oregano

Pickling Spice

Proprietary Custom Spice Blends

Starches
Modified

Sweeteners
Ace K

Aspartame

Beet Sugar

Cane Sugar

Corn Syrup 42 / 43

Crystalline Fructose

Dextrose

Evaporated Cane Juice

HFCS 42

HFCS 55

Maltitol

Sorbitol

Vinegar
Apple Vinegar

Rice Vinegar

White Distilled

Other

Comprehensive Brining & Pickling Ingredient Solutions

Our global and domestic sourcing network ensures consistent quality, price stability, and continuity of supply, helping you streamline production, reduce costs, and accelerate product innovation.

A selection of our brining and pickling ingredient offerings includes:

Salts & Brining Agents: granulated, sea salt, specialty blends, calcium chloride

Acidulants & Vinegars: citric acid, acetic acid, white distilled, apple, rice vinegar

Spices & Flavor Ingredients: pickling spice blends, dill, mustard seed, garlic, custom blends

Sweeteners & Sugars: cane sugar, dextrose, HFCS, corn syrup, alternative sweeteners

Preservation & Processing Aids: potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, antimicrobials, caustic soda, antifoam

About American International Foods, Inc. (AIFI) - A Brining & Pickling Ingredient Distributor

American International Foods, Inc. has over 20 years of experience as an industry-leading wholesale ingredient supplier to food & beverage manufacturers nationwide. It is our mission to perpetually create unsurpassed value in the brining and pickling ingredient distribution business. We leverage our relationships with top ingredient manufacturers across the globe to be a low-cost supplier to your operation. We provide our customers with unparalleled industry knowledge, personalized supply chain solutions, and a complete product line comprised of more than 2500 food and beverage ingredients.