Vinegar is an odorous aqueous solution of diluted acetic acid, typically containing between 4 and 18 percent acetic acid by volume, along with trace compounds that may include flavorings or other naturally occurring organic compounds. It is usually produced through a double fermentation, first converting simple sugars to ethanol using yeast and then converting the ethanol to acetic acid using acetic acid bacteria, with many distinct types made depending on the source material used. Today vinegar is used mainly as a flavorful, acidic cooking ingredient, salad dressing or pickling agent, with particular types such as balsamic and malt vinegar used as condiments or garnishes, and as an easily manufactured mild acid it also serves a variety of industrial and domestic uses, including as a household cleaner.
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Earliest Documented Use, From (Year)Source gives the date as an approximation, around 3000 BCE, rather than a precise year. Origin RegionSource gives the date as an approximation, around 3000 BCE, rather than a precise year. Connections
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the first documented evidence of vinegar making and use was by the ancient Babylonians around 3000 BCE
Pickling (Wikipedia)
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Pickling is the process of preserving or extending the shelf life of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar.
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Used By: Moretum, Infobox main_ingredient field: Herbs, fresh cheese, salt, oil, vinegarView the Source Pasta Salad (Wikipedia)
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Used By: Pempek, Infobox main_ingredient field: Fish, tapioca, egg, noodles, palm sugar, vinegar, tamarind, dried shrimp powderView the Source Red velvet cake (Wikipedia)
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Chicken, calamansi juice, black pepper, vinegar and annatto
Vinegar pie (Wikipedia)
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Vinegar pie is a custard pie particularly associated with the cookery of the Pennsylvania Dutch and Appalachia in the United States' Upper Midwest.
Frikkadel (Wikipedia)
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consisting of usually baked, but sometimes deep-fried, meatballs prepared with onion, bread, eggs, vinegar and spices
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