Why do grape, black currant, and oak leaves keep pickles crisp?

Subject: Why do grape, black currant, and oak leaves keep pickles crisp?

Date: Thu Jun 4 12:55:21 2009
Posted by Liana
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Does it have to do with the tannin content in these leaves and the pectin in the
cucumbers? How does it work? Are there other leaves that might have this effect
(why not red currant leaves, e.g.?)?

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