They're in a Vlas of their own. In fact, Vlasic are a Classic. But it's not just about the pickles, in fact, eating only pickles will get you into a pickle. They're related to Pinnacle. They make sunflower seeds and pickle chips and what not and they are in conjunction with Vlasic, and they're actually pretty good. Barbi likes them, but sometimes finds them a little stale or dry, which is the reason for the mediocre rating. But overall it could be a lot worse. They could also be a lot better but that's how it goes. read more

Vlasic Foods - Vlas tango in Paris - Imlay City, Michigan

In addition to containing NATURAL FLAVORS, the container says ALUM - Alum, also known as potassium aluminum sulfate, is a versatile chemical compound used in various applications. Here are some key points about alum: (This information is from my Bing CO-Pilot.) ...Potassium Alum: Commonly found in grocery stores for pickling, it's used in leather tanning, water purification, aftershave, and fireproof textiles. Chemical formula: KAl(SO4​)2​ ...Soda Alum: Used in baking powder and as an acidulant in food. Formula: NaAl(SO4​)2​12H2​O ...Ammonium Alum: Similar to potassium alum, used in tanning, dyeing textiles, and flame-retardant textiles. Formula: NH4​Al (SO4​)2​12H2​O ...Chrome Alum: Used in tanning and to grow lavender or purple crystals. Formula: KCr(SO4​)2​12H2​O ...Selenate Alums: Contain selenium and serve as strong oxidizing agents. Used as antiseptics. Formula: (SeO4​)2 ...Aluminum Sulfate: Not technically an alum, but sometimes called "papermaker's alum." Uses: Pickling: Alum helps create crisp pickled fruits and vegetables. Leather Tanning: Used in the tanning process. Water Purification: Acts as a flocculant. Cosmetics: Found in aftershave and deodorants. Fireproof Textiles: Used as a treatment. Other Applications: Tanning, dyeing, porcelain cement, and more. I just purchased a 9oz container to take to a party. I stopped eating Sweet Pickle Relish decades ago and do not plan on eating any pickled product anytime in the future. If you look up Natural Flavors, you will be blown away. read more

I complained because Vlasic made this sudden change to bread and butter pickles from the original recipe to one that contains sucralose (a pesticide) which they responded in a cold generic form explaining that sucralose is approved by the FDA and they have no legal obligation to make the consumer aware of such changes. I will never eat Blasic or Conagra again. read more