Vinegar is a product known since ancient times. It was used in medicine as a disinfectant, and 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 man for certain purposes.
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One of the best and most expensive types of vinegar is considered balsamic. It is made in northern Italy from white grapes 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, there is not much finished vinegar left. For example, no more than 15 liters of product are obtained from a 100-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.
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In Asian countries, rice vinegar is common. It is light, red and black. Such vinegar is obtained from alcoholic rice drinks. The product has a sweetish aroma with a bright woody tint. Light and red vinegar, as a rule, is used in the preparation of sweet and sour dishes, sushi, various salads, sauces and marinades. And black is often used as a table condiment.
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But in the US, apple cider vinegar is increasingly preferred. It is made from apple cake or cider. It contains a lot of useful substances, vitamins and minerals. Apple cider vinegar is added to marinades for meat and fish, salads, sauces, drinks. It is also used in various health diets and rejuvenation courses.
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Very often, wine vinegar is used in cooking. It is white and red. Produce it by fermentation of wine or grape juice. Such a product has a pleasant smell and taste. It is used in various salads, soups, meat dishes, marinades.
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Malt vinegar made from fermented beer wort is popular in the UK. It is a yellow or light brown liquid with a mild taste and a fresh fruity aroma. It is added to marinades for vegetables and fish, and is also used for canning various products.
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Coconut vinegar is made in southern India, the Philippines, and southeastern Asia. It has a sweet, pungent taste. It is great for dressing salads, pickling pork and chicken meat. Coconut vinegar contains many vitamins, minerals, as well as a natural priiotic flora that improves digestion.
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Bright rich taste and specific aroma has cane vinegar. It is obtained from cane sugar syrup. It is produced in the Philippines and in 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 is also synthetic. As a rule, they make it from wood sawdust. It is very popular in post-Soviet countries. Such vinegar is added to salads, marinades, soups, sauces, and is used for canning. In addition, it helps to remove scale from the kettle, clean metal dishes, and wash sewer pipes from blockages.
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It is worth noting that in some countries synthetic vinegar is forbidden to use in cooking, as it can be harmful to health.