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Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar that is made by cooking fresh grape juice that contains the seeds and peels of grapes . The traditional balsamic vinegar preparation process includes three steps, and the first step is to convert the sugar in grapes into ethanol. ) By using yeast, but in the second step, the oxidation of ethanol to acetic acid occurs by means of acetic acid bacteria, and the last step includes aging for a period of no less than 12 years, and the final product after this period is a high-density aged vinegar that possesses A dark brown color. [1]
There are three different types of balsamic vinegar, which are the traditional, commercial, and salsa, and the traditional type of balsamic vinegar is aged for at least 12 years, and it can be obtained from two regions in Italy, namely: Modena and Emilia, which is a high-price product. Balsamic vinegar and sauce, as they are not considered high-quality products like the traditional type, but their material cost is reasonable and suitable for general use of balsamic vinegar as a food ingredient. [2]
Benefits of balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar has many benefits; It contains acetic acid as an active ingredient, and this acid contains strains of probiotics that aid in the digestive process, [3] and balsamic vinegar is distinguished by its high content of some minerals; Like potassium, which is important for all cells of the body, it also provides other elements such as calcium and sodium responsible for blood clotting, regulating heart functions, and controlling blood volume in the body, in addition to phosphorus, which is one of the free ions in the body and is important for building bones and teeth in the body. [4]
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Damage to balsamic vinegar
The degree of safety of balsamic vinegar
There are few risks that can arise from using balsamic vinegar, but it is generally safe to use unless the person is allergic to it. [3]
Precautions for using balsamic vinegar
There are some caveats that should be taken into consideration when consuming balsamic vinegar, including the following:
- Drinking raw balsamic vinegar may cause a sore throat, and the esophagus can be damaged from it as well, and there are cases in which drinking balsamic vinegar causes stomach pain or damage to the inner lining of the stomach. The person felt that it was related to the occurrence of heartburn or stomach problems. [5]
- Some commercial balsamic vinegar may contain added sugars to enhance its flavor and make it similar to traditional balsamic vinegar. Therefore, it is advised to pay attention to the label of the content on the can of balsamic vinegar, as mentioned previously, the traditional type may be expensive, but it does not contain added sugar. [3]
The difference between balsamic vinegar and other types of vinegar
As mentioned previously, balsamic vinegar is made from concentrated grape juice or fresh grape juice that contains the seeds and peels of white grape fruits, and has a dark color, rich flavor, and is sweet in taste, and as previously mentioned also; The process of his aging takes a long time; Where it is placed in barrels made of different types of wood, while the commercial type is made from balsamic vinegar from concentrated grape juice, and then mixed with a strong type of vinegar, and here the difference from the traditional type is the lack of the taste of sugar and caramel in it, but the most important point is that balsamic vinegar It is made from grape products in particular without mentioning the different manufacturing methods, as it has high levels of acidity, but the pungent flavor usually disappears due to the presence of sweet-tasting ingredients in it as well, which makes its taste light. [6]
In contrast, other fruit cider vinegars such as apple cider vinegar, black currant, blackberries, and quinoa have the fruit flavors used to produce the vinegar in the final product of each type, for example apple cider vinegar is produced in particular from fermented apple juice; Where the sugar in apple juice is broken down by bacteria and yeast, which produces alcohol, which in turn breaks down and produces vinegar, and on the other hand, the flavor of vinegar that is not made from fruit but that fruit syrup or flavor may be added to it. [6] [7]
Uses of balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar can be added to many foods, for example; If you want to add a larger quantity of healthy vegetables and fruits to the diet, a few drops of balsamic vinegar can be added to it; This gives it a pungent and acidic flavor. In general, balsamic vinegar can be used as a substitute for other regular vinegars or even as a substitute for lemon juice to make sauces for different dishes such as green salads. [4] Balsamic vinegar can also be used to make a salty dressing for different dishes or it can be cooked over a fire. Mild to produce a thick sauce that can be added to fruit or ice cream. [8]
References
- ↑ Paolo Giudici, Maria Gullo and Lisa Solieri, "Traditional Balsamic Vinegar" , www.link.springer.com , Retrieved 8-15-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils and Vinegars" , www.ca.uky.edu , Retrieved 8-15-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b t of Jenna of Fletcher (24-5-2018), "What ' are On The Benefits Of : health the balsamic Vinegar?" , Www.medicalnewstoday.com The , Retrieved 15-8-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b Christabel Lobo (12-9-2019), "Health Benefits Of Balsamic vinegar" , Www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 15-8-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Kathryn Watson (8-3-2019), "7 Balsamic Vinegar Health Benefits for Weight Loss, Skin, and More" , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 15-8-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b Shimelis Emire, "Production Technology vinegar - An Overview The " , Www.researchgate.net , Retrieved 15-8-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Emily Cooper, “Balsamic Vinegar vs. Cider Vinegar , ” www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 8-15-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Vinegar" , www.hsph.harvard.edu , Retrieved 15-8-2020. Edited.
