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Vinegar. A variety of flavored vinegars, for culinary use, on sale in France. Vinegar (from Old French vyn egre 'sour wine ') is an aqueous solution of acetic acid and trace compounds that may include flavorings. Vinegar typically contains from 5% to 18% acetic acid by volume. [1] Usually, the acetic acid is produced by a double fermentation ...
Four thieves vinegar (also called thieves’ oil, Marseilles vinegar, Marseille's Remedy, prophylactic vinegar, vinegar of the four thieves, camphorated acetic acid, vinaigre des quatre voleurs and acetum quator furum[1][2]) is a concoction of vinegar (either from red wine, white wine, cider, or distilled white) infused with herbs, spices or ...
See also References Further reading External links A acidulate To use an acid (such as that found in citrus juice, vinegar, or wine) to prevent browning, alter flavour, or make an item safe for canning. al dente To cook food (typically pasta) to the point where it is tender but not mushy. amandine A culinary term indicating a garnish of almonds. A dish served amandine is usually cooked with ...
Marination. Marinating is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking. This liquid, called the marinade, can be either acidic (made with ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, or wine) or enzymatic (made with ingredients such as pineapple, papaya, yogurt, or ginger), or have a neutral pH. [1]
Vinegar and olive oil Olive oil served with bread. Olive oil is an important cooking oil in countries surrounding the Mediterranean, and it forms one of the three staple food plants of Mediterranean cuisine, the other two being wheat (as in pasta, bread, and couscous), and the grape, used as a dessert fruit and for wine. [22]
Seared yellowfin tuna in a beurre blanc sauce flavored with chocolate and wasabi. Beurre blanc (French pronunciation: [bœʁ blɑ̃]; "white butter" in French) or Beurre Nantais (French pronunciation: [bœʁ nɑ̃tɛ]) is a warm emulsified butter sauce made with a reduction of vinegar and/or white wine (normally Muscadet) and shallots into which softened whole butter is whisked in off the heat ...
Balsamic vinegar (Italian: aceto balsamico) is a dark, concentrated, intensely flavoured vinegar originating in Modena, Italy, made wholly or partially from grape must: freshly crushed grape juice with all the skins, seeds and stems. The term aceto balsamico is unregulated, but there are three protected balsamic vinegars: Aceto Balsamico ...
Traditional balsamic vinegar (or aceto balsamico tradizionale) is a type of balsamic vinegar produced exclusively in Reggio Emilia and Modena in Emilia-Romagna, region of Italy. Unlike inexpensive "Balsamic Vinegar of Modena" (BVM), Traditional Balsamic Vinegar (TBV) is produced from cooked grape must, aged at least 12 years, and protected ...