{"title":"Acide","description":"\u003cp\u003eACIDE is the work of Jon Bussell, who started on a single stall at Coburg Farmers Market and has been kicking doors down ever since. The idea is acid first: a bright, vinegary snap that cuts clean through fat and wakes up everything on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's pickles and ferments with proper backbone: fresh Australian produce, real brine, spice blends ground in-house rather than sugar and food colouring. Where most jars turn up soft and sweet, this range stays sharp and alive — on a burger, through a salad, or beside a cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/acide-bread-butter-zucchini-pickles\"\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter Zucchini\u003c\/a\u003e is the best-seller and the jar that started it all: golden coins in apple cider vinegar with onion, mustard seed and turmeric. Close behind, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/acide-jalapeno-onions\"\u003eJalapeño Onions\u003c\/a\u003e bring a building heat for tacos and nachos, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/acide-dill-cucumber-chips\"\u003eDill Cucumber Chips\u003c\/a\u003e stack thick crinkle-cut Kirby cucumbers loaded with dill, garlic and black pepper — cold, loud and crunchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same in-house spice blends carry across the range, from the Korma blend behind the Curried Cauliflower to the chilli-crisp heat in the Giardiniera — all made in small batches in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's the tell: several of the range have turned up on MasterChef Australia — the chefs found them well before the algorithm did. Sharp when it needs to be, subtle when it counts. Stock your fridge properly.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acide-bread-butter-zucchini-pickles","title":"ACIDE: Bread \u0026 Butter Zucchini Pickles - 300g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — sweet, sharp and all crunch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains mustard seeds and celery seeds; gluten friendly — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgers, toasties, charcuterie boards, potato salad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe jar that started the whole racket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACIDE began with this one. Zucchini sliced fresh, dropped into apple cider vinegar with onion, mustard seed and turmeric, and enough sugar to hold the line between sweet and sharp. It went out onto a stall at Coburg Farmers Market and people came back for it — then kept coming back. This is the jar that gets hidden at the back of the fridge so nobody else finds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet up front, golden and turmeric-warm, with the onion sitting just underneath. The apple cider vinegar arrives in the middle and cuts a clean line through it. The finish is mustard seed — those little pops of heat-free bite — and a savoury celery-seed hum that keeps you going back for the next slice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat a few slices dry on paper towel before they hit the burger. Wet pickles turn a good bun into a sponge — dry ones just add crunch and cut the fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a toastie with the zucchini \u003cem\u003eunder\u003c\/em\u003e the cheese so the slices warm through without steaming the bread, then press until the outside goes dark gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay them out on a board next to something rich — pâté, a washed rind, cold roast pork — and let the vinegar do the resetting between bites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice a handful fine and fold them through potato salad or egg mayo. You get the acid hit without a puddle of dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: don't tip the brine. It's a ready-made vinaigrette base — shake it with olive oil and pour it over sliced tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden coins of zucchini stacked in a turmeric-yellow brine, shot through with slivers of onion and whole mustard seeds suspended right through it. The slices hold their shape and their snap — they don't slump into the liquid the way a soft pickle does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zucchini, Apple cider vinegar, Sugar, Onion, Sea salt, Mustard seeds, Turmeric, Celery seeds, Emulsifier (E415).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains mustard seeds and celery seeds. No gluten-containing ingredients, and suitable for vegetarians — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. There's no chilli in the jar — the bite comes from vinegar and mustard seed, not heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do they go best with?\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgers and toasties are the classic move — pat a couple of slices dry first so they add crunch without sogging the bun. They also cut clean through rich charcuterie on a board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need refrigerating?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep them chilled once opened and use a clean fork — they'll hold their crunch far longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e There are no gluten-containing ingredients listed, but ACIDE don't carry a certified gluten-free claim, so we list them as gluten friendly. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/090_pickle-crunch-surprised.png?v=1783006345\u0026amp;width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWord from the docks: this is the jar that started ACIDE, and it's earned its fridge space. Build the burger properly — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/low-n-slow-basics-beef-bounce\"\u003eLow N Slow Basics Beef Bounce\u003c\/a\u003e on the patty, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blues-hog-original-bbq-sauce\"\u003eBlues Hog Original\u003c\/a\u003e brushed on late — then pat the zucchini dry before it goes on, so the bun stays a bun and not a sponge. Sweet, sharp, gone by Tuesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"ACIDE Bread \u0026 Butter Zucchini Pickles\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"ACIDE\"},\"category\":\"Pickle\",\"countryOfOrigin\":\"AU\",\"weight\":{\"@type\":\"QuantitativeValue\",\"value\":300,\"unitCode\":\"GRM\"},\"image\":[\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/acide-bread-butter-zucchini-pickles-300g-front.png\",\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/acide-bread-butter-zucchini-pickles-300g-front-white.png\"],\"description\":\"Melbourne-made sweet and tangy zucchini pickles in apple cider vinegar with onion, mustard seed and turmeric. 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These don't. ACIDE start with Kirby cucumbers — the short, dense, bumpy ones that pickle houses actually want — cut them into thick crinkle chips and drop them into a brine carrying fresh dill, dill seed, garlic and black peppercorns. Cold, crisp, and the reason the jar never makes it to the second week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic and dill land first, green and aromatic. Apple cider vinegar runs underneath the whole thing, clean and sour without turning acrid. The finish is black pepper and dill seed — a faint bitter-anise edge that keeps it savoury rather than sweet. There's a whisper of sugar in there, but it's holding the balance, not making a bread-and-butter pickle out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack three or four chips on a smash burger the second the cheese goes on — the residual heat softens the edges without cooking the crunch out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe them cold and straight from the fridge alongside hot fried chicken. The temperature gap is doing as much work as the vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer them through a schnitzel sanga with a swipe of mustard — they cut the crumb's fat and stop the whole thing eating heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the jar on the cheese board next to a sharp cheddar and a rillette. The dill resets your palate between the rich stuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: dice a few chips and stir them into tartare sauce. Better than anything from a jar with a boat on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick crinkle-cut rounds of cucumber, pale green and still firm, stacked in a clear brine with fronds of fresh dill and whole peppercorns drifting between them. The ridges hold sauce and dressing — which is the whole point of a crinkle cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kirby cucumbers, Apple cider vinegar, Filtered water, Sea salt, Fresh dill, Dill seeds, Garlic, Black peppercorns, Sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACIDE declare no allergens for this product. No gluten-containing ingredients and suitable for vegetarians — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The bite is dill, garlic and vinegar — there's no chilli in the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Kirby cucumbers?\u003c\/strong\u003e They're denser and less watery than a standard slicing cucumber, so they hold their snap in brine instead of going limp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely. There's a little sugar for balance, but these sit firmly on the sour, herby side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e There are no gluten-containing ingredients listed, but ACIDE don't carry a certified gluten-free claim, so we list them as gluten friendly. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/027_bacon-cheeseburger-lip-lick.png?v=1783006083\u0026amp;width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery burger night needs a jar like this under the tarp. Season the patties with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sins-q-snow-all-purpose-rub\"\u003eSins Q Snow All Purpose\u003c\/a\u003e, warm a little \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smoke-on-wheels-bootleg-bbq-sauce\"\u003eSmoke On Wheels Bootleg Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e before it goes anywhere near the bun — cold sauce seizes and slides straight off — then lay these on last. Crunch, acid, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"ACIDE Dill Cucumber Chips\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"ACIDE\"},\"category\":\"Pickle\",\"countryOfOrigin\":\"AU\",\"weight\":{\"@type\":\"QuantitativeValue\",\"value\":700,\"unitCode\":\"GRM\"},\"image\":[\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/acide-dill-cucumber-chips-pickle-front.png\"],\"description\":\"Melbourne-made crinkle-cut dill pickle chips. 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ACIDE crank crisp red onions up with jalapeño and a sharp apple cider brine until they turn hot-pink and loud. As-seen-on-MasterChef, and built to bring attitude to anything you drape them over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet-sharp red onion up front, still with a proper raw crunch. The apple cider vinegar runs straight through the middle, clean and tangy. Then the jalapeño turns up late — a green, building warmth that sits on the finish rather than blowing the doors off. Bright, punchy and hard to stop at one forkful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile them onto tacos or nachos — the acid and heat cut through the cheese, sour cream and slow-cooked meat in one move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack a tangle on a burger or a hot dog instead of raw onion. Same bite, none of the harsh, plus a hit of chilli.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay them on a cheese board next to a sharp cheddar or a soft goat's cheese — hot-pink against the wedge, and they reset the palate between bites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold a handful through a grain bowl or a green salad for instant colour, crunch and a vinegar-chilli lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: drape them over smashed avo on toast with a fried egg. Breakfast just got a wake-up call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibbons of red onion turned brilliant hot-pink by the brine, shot through with slices of green jalapeño. The onion keeps its snap — these are crisp and glossy, not slumped and soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red onions, Jalapeños, Apple cider vinegar, Filtered water, Sea salt, Sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACIDE declare no allergens for this product. No gluten-containing ingredients and suitable for vegetarians and vegans — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot are they?\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium. There's real jalapeño here, but it builds on the finish behind the sweet-sharp onion rather than overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they crunchy or soft?\u003c\/strong\u003e Crunchy. The onion is pickled crisp, not cooked down — it keeps a fresh, raw-style bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do they go best with?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tacos, nachos, burgers and hot dogs are the obvious wins, but they're just as good on a cheese board or through a salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e There are no gluten-containing ingredients listed, but ACIDE don't carry a certified gluten-free claim, so we list them as gluten friendly. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/090_pickle-crunch-surprised.png?v=1783006345\u0026amp;width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eLoud, pink and completely at home on a taco. Do the meat properly — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/low-n-slow-basics-beef-bounce\"\u003eLow N Slow Basics Beef Bounce\u003c\/a\u003e on the mince, a slick of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kosmos-q-apple-chipotle-bbq-sauce\"\u003eKosmos Q Apple Chipotle\u003c\/a\u003e stirred through — then heap these on cold, straight from the jar. Crunch, tang and a jalapeño kick. That's the taco sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"ACIDE Jalapeño Onions 300g\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"ACIDE\"},\"category\":\"Pickle\",\"countryOfOrigin\":\"AU\",\"weight\":{\"@type\":\"QuantitativeValue\",\"value\":300,\"unitCode\":\"GRM\"},\"image\":[\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/acide-jalapeno-onions-300g-front.png\"],\"description\":\"Melbourne-made pickled jalapeño red onions — crisp, hot-pink and punchy. Red onion, jalapeño and apple cider vinegar. 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This 125g jar is the taster size: perfect for a single household, a gift add-on, or trying the jar that built the brand before committing to the big one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet up front, golden and turmeric-warm, with the onion sitting just underneath. The apple cider vinegar arrives in the middle and cuts a clean line through it. The finish is mustard seed — those little pops of heat-free bite — and a savoury celery-seed hum that keeps you going back for the next slice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat a couple of slices dry on paper towel before they hit the burger — wet pickles turn a good bun into a sponge, dry ones just add crunch and cut the fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer them under the cheese on a toastie so they warm through without steaming the bread, then press until the outside goes dark gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe straight from the jar next to something rich on a small board — pâté, a washed rind, cold roast pork — and let the vinegar reset the palate between bites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice a few coins fine and fold them through potato salad or egg mayo for an acid hit without a puddle of dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: keep the brine. Shake it with olive oil for an instant vinaigrette over sliced tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden coins of zucchini stacked in a turmeric-yellow brine, shot through with slivers of onion and whole mustard seeds. Sized down to 125g but the same snap — the slices hold their shape, they don't slump into the liquid the way a soft pickle does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zucchini, Apple cider vinegar, Sugar, Onion, Sea salt, Mustard seeds, Turmeric, Celery seeds, Emulsifier (E415).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains mustard seeds and celery seeds. No gluten-containing ingredients, and suitable for vegetarians — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same recipe as the 300g jar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — identical recipe, just a smaller 125g jar. No chilli in this one; the bite comes from vinegar and mustard seed, not heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the 125g over the 300g?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the taster size — ideal for a smaller household, a cheese-board add-on, or a gift, without committing to the bigger jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do they go best with?\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgers and toasties are the classic move — pat a couple of slices dry first so they add crunch without sogging the bun. 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Build the burger properly — a slick of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fancy-hanks-bbq-sauce-coffee-molasses\"\u003eFancy Hanks Coffee \u0026amp; Molasses\u003c\/a\u003e on the patty, a smear of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drunken-sailor-raspberry-wasabi-mustard\"\u003eDrunken Sailor Raspberry \u0026amp; Wasabi Mustard\u003c\/a\u003e on the bun — then pat these dry before they go anywhere near it. 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