It has been used since ancient times. We use it in the food industry for preservation or for flavouring dishes.

Wine vinegar is made from red or white wine and is used mainly in the Mediterranean and Central Europe. Apple cider vinegar is made from apple juice. We prefer these two types of vinegar to spirit vinegar, which is produced by the fermentation of diluted ethanol. Malt vinegar is produced most in Great Britain, whereas Balsamic vinegar is a traditional Italian vinegar pressed from Trebbiano grapes. Rice vinegar dominates in Asian cuisine. Light, red and dark varieties are used.

Vinegar has a sour taste and a warm nature. It primarily affects the function of the stomach and liver. It stops bleeding, disperses blood stasis and supports digestion. It is not suitable in cases of dampness and weakness of the middle burner.