Vinegar

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Published 2025

Kinds

Cider vinegar is made from apples. It is brown in color and has a slightly sweet apple taste.
White or distilled vinegar is distilled from grain alcohol and purified so that it has a neutral flavor.
Wine vinegar may be white or red, and it has, naturally, a winy flavor.
Flavored vinegars have had another product added to them, such as tarragon, garlic, or raspberries.
Sherry vinegar is made from sherry wine and, consequently, has the distinctive flavor of that wine.
Balsamic vinegar is a special wine vinegar aged in wooden barrels (see sidebar). It is dark brown in color and has a noticeably sweet taste.
Other specialty vinegars include malt vinegar, rice vinegar, and vinegars flavored with fruits.