What is vinegar made out of?

Answer 1

The dictionary defines vinegar as “sour wine” or “a sour liquid obtained by acetic fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids and used as a condiment or preservative.”
How is Vinegar Made?
Vinegar is made by two distinct biological processes, both the result of the action of harmless microorganisms (yeast and “Acetobacter”) that turn sugars (carbohydrates) into acetic acid. Many of our favorite foods involve some type of bacteria in their production – from cheese and yogurt to wine, pickles and chocolate. The first process is called alcoholic fermentation and occurs when yeasts change natural sugars to alcohol under controlled conditions. In the second process, a group of bacteria (called “Acetobacter”) converts the alcohol portion to acid. This is the acetic, or acid fermentation, that forms vinegar. Proper bacteria cultures are important; timing is important; and fermentation should be carefully controlled.

Although acetic acid is the primary constituent of vinegar aside from water, acetic acid is not vinegar. Vinegar contains many vitamins and other compounds not found in acetic acid such as riboflavin, Vitamin B-1 and mineral salts from the starting material that impart vinegar with its distinct flavor.

What is Vinegar Made From?
Vinegar can be made from any fruit, or from any material containing sugar

Answer 2

wine, generally. (though there is some that out there that could have been made from paint thinner - who really knows?)
As far as cooking goes, you want a vinegar that calls itself "wine vinegar". White wine vinegar, red wine vinegar. Balsamic vinegar is aged heaps which affects colour and flavor (in a good way), use it where asked. If you go to really nice food shop, they will probably be able to provide a tasting (yep, a vinegar tasting), there is just so much out there. 95% of vinegars you'll see in your lifetime will be crap(or only good for certain things), but the other 5% are divine.

Answer 3

There are many ways in making vinegar, I mean a raw material in order to produce vinegar. Take note: Vinegar is a liquid substance consisting mainly of acetic acid (CH3CO2H) and water, the acetic acid being produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. Beer Vinegar made from beer is produced in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. Although its flavor depends on the particular type of beer from which it is made, it is often described as having a malty taste. That produced in Bavaria is a light golden color with a very sharp and not-overly-complex flavor. [edit]Cane Cane vinegar, made from sugarcane juice, is most popular in the Philippines, in particular, the Ilocos Region of the northern Philippines (where it is called sukang iloko), although it also is produced in France and the United States. It ranges from dark yellow to golden brown in color, and has a mellow flavor, similar in some respects, to rice vinegar, though with a somewhat "fresher" taste. Contrary to expectation, containing no residual sugar, it is not sweeter than other vinegars. In the Philippines, it often is labeled as sukang maasim (Tagalog for "sour vinegar"). Cane vinegars from Ilocos also varies in two different types: basi (sweet) and suka (sour). The sweet vinegar is used as a wine in Ilokanos, while the other type of vinegar is used as a seasoning and preservative. A white variation has become quite popular in Brazil in recent years, where it is the cheapest type of vinegar sold. It is now common for other types of vinegar (made from wine, rice and apple cider) to be sold mixed with cane vinegar to lower the costs. [edit]Coconut Coconut vinegar, made from fermented coconut water, is used extensively in Southeast Asian cuisine (particularly in the Philippines and Sri Lanka, major producers, where it is called suka ng niyog or vinakiri), as well as in some cuisines of India, especially Goan cuisine. A cloudy white liquid, it has a particularly sharp, acidic taste with a slightly yeasty note.

Answer 4

Vinegar is made out of anything that will Rot and Fermint.

Answer 5

Vinegar is made from the oxidation of ethanol in wine, cider, beer, fermented fruit juice, or nearly any other liquid containing alcohol.

Answer 6

Fermenting plant juice. Like grapes. Wine, when subjected to air at the wrong time will turn to vinegar instead of wine.

Answer 7

I'm holding some Newman's Own® Light Balsamic Vinaigrette, and the ingredients are:

Water, balsamic vinegar, vegitable oil, (canola and/or soybean oil), distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, spice, onion, xanthan gum, red bell pepper, paprika.

Hope that helps!

Answer 8

Ethanol

Answer 9

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

Answer 10

Acetic acid and water and some flavor.