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International Vinegars. Vibrant, Vivacious, Ethanol?. History. First used 10,000 years ago D erived from French word vinaigre : Sour wine Any alcoholic beverage will turn to vinegar Grapes Dates Rice Apples Coconut. Fermentation Process.
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International Vinegars Vibrant, Vivacious, Ethanol?
History First used 10,000 years ago Derived from French word vinaigre: Sour wine Any alcoholic beverage will turn to vinegar Grapes Dates Rice Apples Coconut
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 Originated in England Fish & Chips
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 Japanese and Chinese vinegars differ Milder than Western vinegars