<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a seasoning liquid for pickles which has high safety, reduced contents of salt, acetic acid and catechins and also has an antimicrobial action. <;P>;SOLUTION: The seasoning liquid includes 1.0-4.0 mass% of salt, 0.03-0.3 mass% of acetic acid or its salt and 0.008-0.15 mass% of catechins. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT