Description Powdered vinegar can be used as a seasoning, in dry rubs, sprinkled over French fries or popcorn, on vegetables as a salt substitute, etc. Distilled white vinegar is a crisp, pungent type of vinegar commonly used as an ingredient in sauces, vinaigrettes, salad dressings and pickling liquids. This ready-to-use powder can be added directly to brining liquids, marinades, and sauces or sprinkled on a variety of snack foods for authentic vinegar flavor. Pure, tart vinegar flavor Bright white color Fine texture powder Add to stews, chili, soups and beans for zest and tang Whisk into marinades and dry rubs Whisk into olive oil and herbs for a classic salad dressing Vinegar is the result of a fermentation process where micro-organisms eat alcohol and produce a mild acid. The word vinegar comes from the Old French “vinaigre”, meaning “sour wine.” In fact, vinegar was probably first made from wine thousands of years ago —traces of vinegar have been found on Babylonian scrolls dating to 5,000 B.C. In ancient times, vinegar had culinary uses as a preservative and was widely used in sauces and drinks. In Ancient Rome, soldiers, slaves and the lower classes drank a mixture of vinegar and water called posca as an inexpensive alternative to wine. Vinegar can be made from anything containing alcohol, including wine, cider, and spirits distilled from grain. There are dozens of varieties of vinegars, each with their own unique flavor and purpose. Vinegar remains an important element in cuisines of the world. It is used in pickling and in the creation of sauces, marinades, and dressings, in the treatment of certain medical conditions, as a household cleaner and as an herbicide. Distilled white vinegar is a crisp, distinctive variety made from a vodka-like sprit commonly used as an ingredient in sauces, vinaigrettes, salad dressings and pickling liquids. This ready-to-use powder can be added directly to brining liquids, marinades, and sauces or sprinkled on a variety of snack foods for authentic vinegar flavor. Storage & handling Store in cool, dry place. Ingredients IP Maltodextrin, White Distilled Vinegar.