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International Vinegars. Vibrant, Vivacious, and Ethanol?. About. Japanese and Chinese vinegars differ Milder than Western vinegars Any alcoholic beverage will turn to vinegar Grapes Dates Rice Apples Coconut. History. Originated in England Fish & Chips First used 10,000 years ago
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International Vinegars Vibrant, Vivacious, and Ethanol?
About • Japanese and Chinese vinegars differ • Milder than Western vinegars • Any alcoholic beverage will turn to vinegar • Grapes • Dates • Rice • Apples • Coconut
History • Originated in England • Fish & Chips • First used 10,000 years ago • Derived from French word vinaigre: Sour wine
Fermentation Process • Alcohol turns to acetic acid and oxidizes • pH around 2.5-2.9 • The longer the fermentation, the smoother the vinegar • Time and bacteria create smooth vinegar
Many, Many Kinds • White • Malt • Wine • Apple Cider • Fruit • Balsamic • Rice • Date
White • Made from grain and water • Used also for cleaning
Malt • Made from malting barley
Wine • Made from red or white 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