
1. Basic Composition of Vinegar
- Acetic Acid: 4% to 8% (common household vinegar), up to 20% (industrial vinegar)
- Water: 92% to 96%
- Other Compounds (vary by type):
- Organic acids (e.g., citric acid, tartaric acid)
- Alcohol (trace amounts)
- Polyphenols (especially in balsamic vinegar)
- Minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium)
- Sugars (in sweetened or fruit-based vinegars)
2. Acetic Acid Content by Vinegar Type
- White Vinegar: 4%–7% acetic acid
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 5%–6% acetic acid
- Balsamic Vinegar: 4%–7% acetic acid
- Rice Vinegar: 4%–7% acetic acid
- Malt Vinegar: 4%–5% acetic acid
- Cleaning Vinegar: 6%–10% acetic acid
- Industrial Vinegar: Up to 20% acetic acid (not for consumption)
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