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International Vinegars. Derived from French word vinaigre : Sour wine. Vibrant, Vivacious, and Ethanol?. History First used 10,000 years ago.
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International Vinegars • Derived from French word vinaigre: Sour wine
Vibrant, Vivacious, and Ethanol? HistoryFirst used 10,000 years ago
Fermentation ProcessAlcohol turns to acetic acid and oxidizespH around 2.5-2.9The longer the fermentation, the smoother the vinegarTime and bacteria create smooth vinegar
Many, Many Kinds • Malt • Wine • Apple Cider • Fruit • Balsamic • Rice • Date • White • Made from grain and water
Originated in England • Used also for cleaning • Malt • Made from malting barley • Fish & Chips
Made from red or white wine • Wine • Originated in Mediterranean and Germany • Best matured two years • Balsamic • Made from concentrated juice or must of grapes • Must: grape juice before or during fermentation • Musty: stale or moldy smelling
Originated in Italy • Originally available only to upper classes • Rice • Made from fermented rice or rice wine • Originated in Asia • Japanese and Chinese vinegars differ • Milder than Western vinegars