Distilled white vinegar

distilled white vinegar

Flavor and role: A clear, sharp vinegar fermented from grain alcohol. Almost aroma-free, it is used for pickles, cleaning and whenever a clean acidity is needed.
Typical dishes and uses: Pickles, pickled radish, stabilising meringue, poaching water for eggs, vinegar soy dipping sauce
Substitutes: 1 tbsp white vinegar = 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or 1 tbsp lemon juice (aroma will differ).
Storage: Store at room temperature; keeps practically forever.
Main countries: United States · Korea
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Updated 2026-10-10