Vinegar is an indispensable product in the arsenal of every housewife. It is used for the preparation of many dishes, for loosening the dough, it is widely used in canning, making marinades, sauces, dressings. Only good quality vinegar can give food a unique taste, therefore it is necessary to approach it very responsibly.
Instructions
Step 1
Vinegar can be natural or synthetic. A natural product contains many different vitamins and minerals that contribute not only to the proper functioning of the body, but also to cleanse it. Natural vinegar includes alcohol, apple, fruit and berry, balsamic and wine.
Step 2
Synthetic vinegar is a chemical product obtained by diluting concentrated synthetic acetic acid containing substances harmful to human health. Therefore, it is better to use it for household purposes, and not for cooking.
Step 3
Read the label carefully to tell the difference between real and synthetic vinegar. Such inscriptions as "table vinegar", "acetic acid (70-80%)" and "essence" indicate the unnaturalness of the product. The label of real vinegar contains such inscriptions as "alcohol", "biochemical" or "natural vinegar".
Step 4
To choose the right vinegar, be sure to check the ingredients. Its basic element should be fruit or berry juice. A multi-component product can contain several ingredients at once.
Step 5
Don't be intimidated by the sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Its presence also testifies to the naturalness of vinegar. Industrial products are usually pasteurized, so there is no sludge.
Step 6
Pay attention to the expiration date of the vinegar. A natural product, depending on its composition, can be stored under certain conditions for no more than four years. Synthetic vinegar will not deteriorate after 5, and after 10, or even after 15 years.
Step 7
When choosing vinegar, keep in mind that a natural product may contain 5-9% acetic acid, but not more.
