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Red Wine Vinegar

Vinegar fermented from red wine, used in dressings and marinades.

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About Red Wine Vinegar

Red wine vinegar is a sharp, acidic vinegar made by fermenting red wine. It is used in vinaigrettes, marinades, pickling mixtures, pan sauces, bean dishes, and other savory foods where acidity can brighten and balance richer flavors.

It is usually clear to translucent, with a pink, ruby, or red-brown cast. Its aroma and flavor combine clean acidity with wine-derived fruitiness; some versions taste rounder and milder, while others are brisk and more pronounced. It is thin and pourable rather than syrupy.

The vinegar is sold as a liquid and may be filtered or left slightly cloudy, with color and depth affected by the wine and production method. It can be whisked with oil, herbs, mustard, or seasonings for a dressing, or added during cooking so its acidity becomes integrated and less sharp.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Red Wine Vinegar nutrition & diet

Red Wine Vinegar nutritional value

Vinegar, red wine

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

Calories
19kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.3g
Fat
0.0g

Per 100 g of the named reference food. Preparation, cultivar and product formulation can change these values; use the stated form when comparing.

Portions & preparation

Use the vinegar as sold, distinguishing red-wine vinegar from wine reductions, vinaigrettes, and flavored or sweetened products. Brand recipes may include water, sulfiting agents, sugar, salt, or other flavorings. Measure the vinegar separately from oil and the foods it dresses or marinates.

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Diet considerations

Red-wine vinegar is grape-derived through wine fermentation and further acid fermentation. Plain vinegar differs from dressings or marinades containing oil, dairy, honey, meat, or fish ingredients. Flavored products may include plant or animal additions; coatings, cereal-based foods, and accompanying portions should be evaluated separately.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • 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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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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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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Sources & review

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

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