1. Vinegar And Its Uses
Vinegar is described in the dictionary as an acid liquid obtained from an alcoholic liquid, as cider, by oxidation, as an
acetous fermentation: used as a condiment and as a preservative. It is the product of two biochemical processes.
Alcoholic fermentation, which changes natural, sugars into alcohol. Acid fermentation in which acetobacter, a group
bacteria, converts the alcohol portion into acid.
There are four basic types of vinegar:
Distilled vinegar made by the acid fermentation of distilled alcohol. This is the white
vinegar you can probably find in your house now.Malt vinegar fermented from
barley malt or other grains that can be converted to maltose (known as C12 H22 011
H20, the chemical formula.Vinegar made from sugar, a two-step fermentation of
sugar or molasses.Vinegar that is made from juices in a two-step fermentation
process. Apple juice is the juice of choice and most commonly used. However, other
fruits such as peaches, grapes, and berries can be used as well.
Some very interesting stories that are attributed to the use of vinegar since it was
discovered approximately 10,000 years ago. No one knows who discovered it, but it
probably occurred by accident. Vinegar means sour wine, so what probably
happened was that some wine turned sour and vinegar was born. There are
references to the healing and soothing properties of vinegar in the Bible. Vinegar
was not permitted to be used by commoners, but was only permitted for use by the
nobility by decree.
In health related issues, vinegar has many applications. Some such uses are.
For skin burns apply ice-cold vinegar immediately. Use cold compresses by soaking a cloth in vinegar. Using these
compresses 3 or 4 times daily. Doing this can prevent blisters from forming.
Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to water in a plastic pan. Use to soak your feet to soften calluses. Makes trimming toenails and
cuticles much easier.
Add 2 cups of cider vinegar to a hot tub. Makes an excellent soak for muscle soreness. This reduces the soreness by
adding potassium to the muscles.
One of the best uses is making solution of half vinegar and half water, this basically is a solution that could be bought
commercially, and was called "Burrow's Solution". It is an excellent solution to reduce the swelling and inflammation of a
sprained ankle, by applying a cold compress. Use it also for any other injury that causes pain, swelling, and
inflammation.
Swim of mackerel to the cider vinegar
Ingredients:
4 mackerels
1 onion
1 carrot
20 G of butter
25 white wine Cl
50 water Cl
20 cider vinegar Cl
Method:
Start by raising the mackerel nets on the 2 sides. Trim the sides slightly. Now, make the stroke, i.e. the stock which will
use to poach mackerels. Peel onions, then the carrots (with a cannelor), offer to them a small decoration. Put a little
butter to be melted, incorporate onions(vonasgeorgesblanc) and the carrots, add a little salt.