Whats the difference between red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar

Let’s find out the differences between balsamic vinegar and wine vinegar. Why these two products differ and why balsamic vinegar has an undoubtedly higher quality.

Not all vinegars are the same. If we compare a normal wine vinegar with a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar from Modena and Reggio Emilia, you will be surprised by the differences between balsamic vinegar and wine vinegar. Although in the eyes of an inexperienced person they may look similar, a chef wouldn’t blame you for thinking that.

Both the method of production and its use are different. Balsamic vinegar gives dishes that extra touch that a normal wine vinegar could never give.

Let’s now analyse the characteristics and differences between the two seasonings.

Index:

• Organoleptic differences
• Differences in use between balsamic vinegar and wine vinegar
• Differences between balsamic vinegar and wine vinegar: the production methods
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Organoleptic differences

In the world of cooking and when you are about to evaluate a food product all the senses are involved. It is the particular taste, the particular scent of a dish that moves us and makes it unforgettable. Even if you try balsamic vinegar as a condiment on the most varied dishes you will be impressed.

Looking at the colours that characterize the two products. the first difference immediately jumps out at you. Wine vinegar is pale, almost transparent, reddish in colour and not very dense. On the contrary, balsamic vinegar is very dark in colour and is very dense. These characteristics led it to be nicknamed “black gold”.

Analysing it with the sense of smell you are overwhelmed by a sweet and soft scent that is able to make the customers drool. The smell of wine vinegar is more pungent and certainly less enveloping and inviting.

Moving on to taste, the most important sense when we talk about cooking, balsamic vinegar can give dishes a sweet and sour taste. A wine vinegar has a very acidic taste which is not as well balanced as that of a balsamic vinegar. The latter explodes on the palate with a fullness of flavour and a mature harmony between sweet and sour.  This nuance of taste can enrich every dish with a flavour that can make the difference between an ordinary dish and an excellent dish.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Red wine vinegar has 3.6 times less calories than balsamic vinegar - red wine vinegar has 19 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.

carbohydrates

Red wine vinegar has 62 times less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - red wine vinegar has 0.27g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Red wine vinegar has signficantly less sugar than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar per 100 grams and red wine vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of protein - red wine vinegar has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - red wine vinegar has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Minerals

calcium

Balsamic vinegar has 350% more calcium than red wine vinegar - red wine vinegar has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.

iron

Red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of iron - red wine vinegar has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.

potassium

Balsamic vinegar has 187% more potassium than red wine vinegar - red wine vinegar has 39mg of potassium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.

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