What is the difference between the different types of vinegar?
-Balsamic vinegar comes from fermented white grapes and is the most expensive and usually the best quality vinegar. This is because it is aged longer than other types of vinegars. It has a sweeter taste and thicker texture, and is usually used in salad dressings or as a dipping sauce for breads. -Red and white wine vinegars come from wine or champagne and are usually used for salad dressings and marinades. -Apple cider vinegar obviously comes from cider and has a mild taste. It is also good for salad dressings. -Rice vinegar comes from rice and has less acidity than other forms of vinegar. It is used in many Asian foods. -Malt vinegar comes from barley and is commonly used on potatoes and fried fish. -Distilled white vinegar comes from grain alcohol and has a very unpleasant taste, making it more popular as a cleaning agent. It is rarely used in food. In what ways does our family use vinegar? Cooking • I make many homemade salad dressings using mostly balsamic and apple cider vinegars.
