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International Vinegars. Vibrant , Vivacious, and 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. Any Alcoholic Beverage W ill Turn To Vinegar.
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Vibrant, Vivacious, and 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
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