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 First used 10,000 years ago  Derived from French word vinaigre: Sour wine  Any alcoholic beverage will turn to vinegar  Grapes  Dates  Rice  Apples  Coconut History 2

 Alcohol turns to acetic acid and oxidizes  pH around  The longer the fermentation, the smoother the vinegar  Time and bacteria create smooth vinegar Fermentation Process 3

 White  Malt  Wine  Apple Cider  Fruit  Balsamic  Rice  Date Many, Many Kinds 4

White Made from grain and water Used also for cleaning 5

 Made from malting barley  Originated in England  Fish & Chips Malt 6

Wine Made from red or white wine Originated in Mediterranean and Germany Best matured two years 7

 Made from concentrated juice or must of grapes  Must: grape juice before or during fermentation  Musty: stale or moldy smelling  Originated in Italy  Originally available only to upper classes Balsamic 8

 Made from fermented rice or rice wine  Originated in Asia  Japanese and Chinese vinegars differ  Milder than Western vinegars Rice 9