Roland Extra Fine Cornichons (Gherkins), 148 Ounce Can

These are not quite «Cornichons extra fins» or fine gherkins for the USA. Inside this huge can, the average cornichons size is much bigger then the ones found inside a jar from Maille or even Carrefour brand. The vinegar used is just pure white vinegar instead of the more refines white wine vinegar used for Maille or Carrefour. Inside this huge can, I only found like ~5 or 6 pickle white pearl onion. There is more pearl onion inside a Maille jar (220g jar)!?!

Furthermore, even if the cornichons are grown & packed in India, the quality is still there but not the refinement. Many of them still have a small stem attached.

In conclusion, this will not replace the french quality & refinement but for what we can find in the USA, for the quality/price, is still hard to beat especially when a Maille jar is selling for ~$5 (220g) in a grocery store & if you can find it!!!

Oh dear God, these are truly awful cornichons. Soft and mushy in texture, their flavor is equally horrible and bears virtually no resemblance to real French cornichons.

In terms of taste, the Roland cornichons are best described as bland, watery, and peculiarly spiced. They are completely lacking the distinctive tart flavor of authentic French cornichons that pairs so perfectly with pâté, raclette, and other rich foods. The poor quality and flavor of these cornichons stems entirely from Roland's brine, which has far too little vinegar and too little salt to be suitable for cornichons and is unbalanced and incorrectly spiced. In fact, the brine contains so little vinegar and salt that it would be far better for making sweet, American-style gherkins.

Unlike authentic French cornichons, which are typically flavored primarily with white onion and tarragon, the only spice that one tastes in the Roland version is mustard seed, resulting in a final product that tastes much more like bread and butter pickles than real French cornichons.

Whereas most brands of cornichons, including Maille, Les Trois Petits Cochons, and even Trader Joe's, which are all made in France, Roland cornichons are labeled as a "Product of India". If you're looking for quality cornichons, I'd suggest that both the Roland name and the made in India designation are best avoided.

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This very large can contains typical French style tiny gerghins. Very sharp and crunchy. If you are used to Dessaux brand or Amora brand, you will not be disappointed and the price is a fraction of what you pay in the better stores if they cary this item. When I saw that these were made in India I was a bit worried that they would not have the taste I was looking for, but they proved to be excellent (Vinegar, tarragon, pickling spices NO sugar) and tiny as supposed to be. I repack them for my pantry in recycled glass jars. Now I have good cornichons to accompany charcuterie and cold meats as well as making sauces, steak tartat and whatnot. I am very pleased and have added this item to my Amazon shopping list. Alas I am a bit in a pickle because I cannot stop eating them.

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Not really the French equivalent, but good nonetheless. So far, the best French cornichons I've found come from, of course, Germany.

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All the reviews say this is big, and it is listed as 9 pounds, but that still didn't prepare me for what came in the mail. I portioned this out into about 10 standard pickle sized jars. I love pickles though, so this will probably only last me a few months. Maybe.