Krakus Ogórki Korniszony (Gherkins with Chilli)
Pickled chilli gherkins · Krakus · Pantry specialties
worth it
Why it's worth it
Pickled cucumbers are a Polish pantry fixture and Krakus is the reference brand, offering the dill-and-garlic tang that defines Polish ogórki. Czech shops sell pickles too, so uniqueness is modest, but the Krakus jar (here a chilli gherkin) is a reliably Polish take on the category.
Taste
Small crunchy pickled gherkins with a chilli note; tangy, salty, dill-fragrant with a light heat
Why this rating
You can’t get this at homesold in Czechia, but the local variant differs
Reviewers rave about itthin evidence — fewer independent reviews found
A local icona well-known local classic
Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices
Scores 6 of 10 on our published rubric.
Nutrition
Nutritional values per 100 g
Energy value125 kJ · 30 kcal
Carbohydrates6.4 gincluding sugars5.4 g
Protein0.5 g
Salt1.1 g
Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).
Where & what you'll pay
Biedronka
Żabka
Auchan
Kaufland
Carrefour€EAN 5900397738058If you know Czech shelves
Czech sterilované okurky / kvašáky are the direct category analog
Sources
“the tangy and flavorful taste of traditional Polish dill pickles”
europeanfoodandgifts.com (retailer)
Curated 2026-07-06. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.