Vinegar is a product known since ancient times. It was also used in medicine as a disinfectant, and was added to various dishes and sauces, and even cleaned dishes. Today there are a huge number of types of vinegar, each of which is used by humans for specific purposes.
Instructions
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One of the best and most expensive types of vinegar is balsamic. It is made in northern Italy from white grape varieties with a high sugar content. The production time for such vinegar is 12 years. Moreover, every year, due to evaporation, the product decreases in volume by 10%. As a result, not much ready-made vinegar remains. For example, no more than 15 liters of product is obtained from a one-liter barrel. That is why its cost is high. However, despite the high cost, balsamic vinegar is widely used in Italian cooking. It is added to salads, soups, desserts, fish marinades.
Step 2
Rice vinegar is common in Asian countries. It comes in light, red and black. This vinegar is obtained from alcoholic rice drinks. The product has a sweet aroma with a bright woody undertone. Light and red vinegar, as a rule, are used in the preparation of sweet and sour dishes, sushi, various salads, sauces and marinades. And black is more often used as a table seasoning.
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But in the US, more and more people prefer apple cider vinegar. It is made from apple pomace or cider. It contains a lot of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Apple cider vinegar is added to marinades for meat and fish, salads, sauces, and drinks. It is also used in various wellness diets and rejuvenation courses.
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Wine vinegar is very often used in cooking. It comes in white and red. It is produced by fermenting wine or grape juice. This product has a pleasant smell and taste. It is used in various salads, soups, meat dishes, marinades.
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Malt vinegar, which is made from fermented beer wort, is popular in the UK. It is a yellow or light brown liquid with a mild taste and fresh fruity aroma. It is added to marinades for vegetables and fish, and is also used in canning various products.
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Coconut vinegar is prepared in the south of India, the Philippines and in the southeastern countries of Asia. It has a sweetish, pungent taste. It is great for dressing salads, marinating pork and chicken. Coconut vinegar contains many vitamins, minerals, and natural prebiotic flora to improve digestion.
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Cane vinegar has a bright rich taste and specific aroma. It is made from cane sugar syrup. It is produced in the Philippines and the southern United States. Such a product is added to fried meat, poultry and fish dishes.
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In addition to natural, vinegar can also be synthetic. As a rule, it is made from sawdust. It is very popular in the post-Soviet countries. Such vinegar is added to salads, marinades, soups, sauces, and is used in canning. In addition, it is used to remove scale from the kettle, clean metal utensils, and rinse sewer pipes from blockages.
