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You could, but the taste is going to be extremely different: not only does balsamic vinegar have a very distinctive flavour but it is also a lot less aggressive to the taste.
Winfield Wuckert
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∙ 14y agoIf the purpose of the vinegar is to provide an activating acid for baking soda in a biscuit or muffin recipe, then you can substitute any vinegar or acid you like, provided it is edible.
In other recipes, such as sauces and salads, all you will do is slightly change the flavor by substituting one vinegar for another, for instance, balsamic, wine, malt, cider or white.
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What is the best substitute for white balsamic vinegar?
If color is not important, red balsamic vinegar would be the best substitute for white. Otherwise, a sweet white wine would be a possible replacement.
Can you substitute raspberry vinegar for red wine vinegar?
You can, but white balsamic tastes stronger than white wine vinegar, so you may want to reduce the quantity that you use.
Can you use red wine plus vinegar to substitute for balsamic vinegar?
You could if you don't mind the fact that it tastes entirely different. Balsamic vinegar is actually made from boiled white grape juice, aged for years in a series of casks of different kinds of wood. It doesn't taste much at all like a combination of red wine and distilled vinegar.
Is Balsamic Vinegar the same as Wine vinegar?
Balsamic vinegar is made from grape pressings which have not been made into wine. It is aged in barrels similar to wine. It is generally very deep burgundy and slightly sweet and syrupy, depending how long it has been aged. Other vinegars such as white wine or rice wine vinegar are made from wine in a controlled process. The sugar in the mixture becomes alcohol and the alcohol becomes acetic acid in order to produce vinegar.
What are the pigments in balsamic vinegar?
Red
What do you Substitute red wine vinegar with?
You can use cider vinegar or rice vinegar and only the most discriminating palates will tell the difference.
What is the best substitute for apple cider vinegar when baking vegan?
Apple cider vinegar is a vegan product as it uses no ingredients that originate with animals. However, when necessary, another vinegar such as rice vinegar could be used, as could any red wine or simple apple juice combined with a tablespoon or two of white vinegar.
Can you substitute rice vinegar for red wine vinegar?
While they both are vinegar, they have very different flavors and it might have a big affect on the overall taste of the finished dish. White vinegar would be the best substitute. Even plain white wine vinegar would be closer.
Substitute red wine vinegar for sherry vinegar?
Yes. The tastes are so similar that there will be little to no difference in your recipe. Many times the different colors are chosen simply for the color. For example, in a white sauce, red wine vinegar might change the end color of it. Appearances only! Taste will be fine!
Can you use balsamic vinegar when making a vinegar and baking soda rocket?
No. Well, you can try, if you've got money to throw away. Balsamic vinegar is very expensive compared to distilled white vinegar, and won't work as well for that particular use. It is best to use white vinegar. Balsamic, red wine, and apple cider vinegars contain impurities that may decrease the potency of the reaction.
What proportion wine to vinegar to make red wine vinegar?
Red wine vinegar is not a combination of vinegar and red wine. It is red wine that has turned to vinegar, the alcohol being converted to acid.
Can cider vinegar be substituted with burgundy vinegar?
Yes, but it depends on the recipe: cider vinegar has a sweetness to it (like apples), whereas balsamic vinegar has a really strong, tannic taste (like a heavy red wine). If you don't have cider vinegar, but you think balsamic would taste too strong, use lemon juice, plain vinegar, orange juice, dry white wine, etc. If you aren't baking with the vinegar, then you can also opt to omit it.
