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Alcohol vinegar

Alcohol vinegar is a clear, sharply acidic vinegar made by fermenting an alcoholic liquid, useful in pickles, dressings, and sauces.

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About Alcohol vinegar

Alcohol vinegar is a clear vinegar made by fermenting an alcoholic liquid, commonly a neutral spirit, into acetic acid. It has a sharp, clean sourness and little colour or flavour from the starting material, though its aroma and intensity can vary among products. It is a liquid seasoning rather than a synonym for drinking alcohol or for every type of vinegar.

It is used in pickling, dressings, sauces, and other preparations where a pronounced acidity and relatively neutral flavour are useful. It is generally sold as a clear bottled liquid, with strength and exact starting material varying by region and maker. It can also be labelled spirit vinegar or white vinegar, but those names and standards are not identical everywhere.

Ingredient type
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Spirit vinegar

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White vinegar

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Alcohol vinegar nutrition & diet

Alcohol vinegar nutritional value

Vinegar, distilled

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
18kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.0g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Compare vinegar products by their acidity and any dilution or added ingredients; clear spirit vinegar is different from sweetened or flavoured vinegar preparations.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
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  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Vinegar, distilled ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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