There are as many kinds of fruit vinegar as there are types of fruit. These vinegars have found important roles in recipes around the world. Fruit vinegar is tart, a little sweet, and reminiscent of the fruit that was used to make it. It also has many health benefits on top of its potent flavor.
To make it you simply let some vinegar ferment into alcohol, and then ferment again into acetic acid. This results in a sour liquid that can be used to pickle foods or add a unique flavor to recipes. Fruit vinegar is made the same way, but pieces of fruit are added at the beginning of the fermenting process. Many have declared it a cure-all in recent years, saying it can help with issues such as:
- Infections
- High blood sugar
- Weight loss
- Cancer
While many studies are still being done, here’s what’s currently known about how consuming fruit vinegar affects health.
Nutrition Information
A one-tablespoon serving of apple cider vinegar contains:
- Calories: 7
- Protein: Less than 1 gram
- Fat: Less than 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: Less than 1 gram
- Sugar: Less than 1 gram
Fruit vinegar is a good source of:
