Jumping pickles or storm pickles that are pickled for a shorter period of time are high in nitrites. Nitrite is a common food additive used to maintain the color and extend the shelf life of food. And excessive intake of nitrite can be hazardous to human health. Vegetables contain the highest level of nitrite at the early stage of pickling, especially when pickled in salt, and the level of nitrite will gradually decrease and stabilize as time goes by. Consumption of shorter pickling time of diving pickles or storm pickles, nitrite content is relatively high. Excessive intake of nitrite can lead to nitrite poisoning, triggering symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Long-term intake of excessive nitrites has also been associated with an increased risk of some chronic diseases, such as stomach cancer and thyroid disease.