Vinegar dates back to 5000 BCE in Babylon. Made through two-step fermentation process from plant sugars. FDA requires minimum 4% acetic acid content. Contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and polyphenols
Vinegar was once a prized potion made from fruits or honey. Hippocrates used vinegar with honey to treat coughs and wounds. Hannibal used vinegar to crack boulders during his crossing. Cleopatra dissolved pearls in vinegar to win a bet
Chemical compounds are made of identical molecules held together by chemical bonds. Everything around us contains chemicals, including food and sunlight. Chemical reactions cause changes in the world and our daily activities
Japanese aged vinegar made from Job's Tears. Kombucha vinegar contains symbiotic yeast and bacteria. Sodium acetate gives salt and vinegar chips their flavor
Food spoilage affects quality, leading to food poisoning worldwide. Traditional vinegar is commonly used for home food sanitation. Vinegar contains bioactive substances with antibacterial properties