# Water

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Updated: 2026-11-05T18:01:42.000Z

Water is an ingredient with a measured role, including in preliminary stages.

Can I reuse the preliminary liquid?

Follow the recipe’s stage instructions. If the first liquid is discarded, its water does not carry over into the final marinade. The recipe links below keep preliminary and final quantities separate.

Does clear water guarantee a safe marinade?

Use potable water. Mineral content can affect the appearance of pickling liquid, but clarity does not establish safety. Extra water dilutes a formula: do not alter tested preservation proportions.

## From ingredient to marinade

These amounts come directly from our recipes. Open a marinade to calculate your own quantity and follow every stage.

### [Mushroom marinade](https://marinad191.com/en/recipes/mushroom-marinade/)

Raw mushroom weight before cleaning: 1,000 g

- Preliminary cooking · Water: 600 mL
- Main marinade · Water: 100 mL


## Sources & further reading

Sources support the ingredient notes; they do not certify our recipes for preservation.

- [National Center for Home Food Preservation](https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/pickle/general-information-pickling/general-information-on-pickling/)
- [North Carolina State University Extension](https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/pickle-and-pickle-product-problems)