According to Atnhropologist, Archaeologist and co-director of the Warsaqw Mummy Project Marzen Ozarek-Szilke the acidification process of the fetus was similar to the “Gherkin in a barrel effect”.

The gherkins were placed into oak barrels, layered with dill, vine or cherry leaves, garlic, and a chunk of peeled horseradish. They were seasoned with aromatic caraway and mustard seed, summer savory ...