Distilled White Vinegar

Inexpensive and incredibly versatile, our distilled white vinegar from Chef’s Quality, is great for a number of basic kitchen tasks. Perfect for poaching eggs, cooking rice, or balancing out the sweetness in marinades, dressings, and barbecue sauces, everyone needs a gallon, or two, of this all-purpose condiment! A must-have if you do any pickling, distilled white vinegar is the perfect base as its neutral flavor palate won’t detract from the blend of herbs and spices you use. With its approachable price point and subtle flavor, it’s ideal for all manner of recipes and even household chores!

Created by pressing oxygen into grain-based alcohol like vodka, oxygen exposure causes the alcohol to react by creating bacteria and acetic acid. The acetic acid is what gives white vinegar its characteristic sour flavor. While vinegars are made from all manner of bases, from wines and beer to sherry or cider, starting with grain alcohol gives white vinegar a neutral flavor profile making it one of the more versatile vinegars, and a must-have for any well-stocked kitchen pantry.

White vs Distilled Vinegar

The difference between basic white and distilled white vinegar can be a little confusing. In short, the most notable distinction is the acid content. While distilled white vinegar is bolder than many other cooking vinegars in terms of that sharp sour flavor, its acid percentage is on par with other more mild condiments (roughly 5%-8%). Basic white vinegar, on the other hand, also known as spirit vinegar, has an acid content ranging as high as 25%, making it more appropriate for cleaning and disinfecting your kitchen than incorporating into your recipes.