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True balsamic vinegar is made from a reduction of syrup from sweet wine grapes, called "Mosto Cotto" in Italian.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoIt starts out as wine or brandy and is aged for a very long time.
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∙ 12y agoItalian grapes pressed and aged in wooden barrels. That's all. It's the aging and sometimes blending of different batches of balsamic that accentuate the rich flavors of the grapes.
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Is there a difference between balsamic vinegar and balsamic vinegerette?
Yes. Balsamic Vinegar is vinegar made from grapes, as opposed to rice vinegar, or white wine vinegar. Balsamic Vinegrette is a salad dressing, specifically a mixture of Balsamic Vinegar, often with herbs, spices, and olive oil.
The chemical formula for balsamic vinegar?
There is no ONE chemical formula for balsamic vinegar. It is a complex mixture produced from the fermentation of wine and it has CH3COOH in it, as well as CH3CH2OH and C12H22O11, and other chemical ingredients. Authentic balsamic vinegar ages for 10 or more years, and is very, very expensive.
Does balsamic vinegar ever contain pine nut oil?
When you purchase balsamic vinegar, you do not get the oil in the vinegar. However, it is possible to purchase a pine nut oil and balsamic vinegar salad dressing.
Can you sub rice vinegar for balsamic?
no. You can not substitute any other vinegar for balsamic and get the same flavor.
How do you render balsamic vinegar?
I think "rendered balsamic vinegar" is the same as "reduced balsamic vinegar" - heat it up in a pan until it has evaporated to (at least) half the volume that it was originally.
Can Muslims use balsamic vinegar in food?
Yes. Provided that the balsamic vinegar does not have any haraam additions (such as bacon flakes), there should be no reason that Muslims could not use balsamic vinegar.
What is the best organic balsamic vinegar?
Paul Newman balsamic vinegar is amazing and I believe is also organic.
What is the difference between white balsamic vinegar and regular balsamic vinegar?
White balsamic vinegar is made from white wine grapes mellowed in wooden casks and has a light almost smokey/fruity aroma that accents anything it touches.Rice wine vinegar is stronger and made from rice wine allowed to go to vinegar.
What kind of vinegar for serving bread?
Balsamic Vinegar
What is the most expensive vinegar in the world?
Balsamic Vinegar
Is there fat in balsamic vinegar?
There is no fat in any vinegar.
Where is Balsamic Vinegar in the Food Pyramid?
Balsamic vinegar, being derived from grapes, so would fall in the fruit group.
