Drinking Vinegars—Refreshing!

Bet you never heard the word "refreshing" used to describe vinegar!

I first heard of "drinking vinegars" a few years ago when I was browsing through The Kitchn web site. My first thought was probably the same as yours...ew...drinking vinegar?? Then I started Googling and found that it is quite a popular drink in Japan and is a common beverage offered in Thai restaurants. Many people think that it has health benefits or can help you lose weight.  I don't know about any of that, but I was still ready to try them. 

Drinking Vinegars

 My first obstacle—finding them! A Facebook suggestion pointed me in the direction of La Bottega in the Ottawa Byward market. They had flavoured vinegars—yes, but for none for drinking!

In the end I realised that I should be looking in Asian markets (since they are popular in Asia!!! duh) and found them at Tan Phat Market in Kanata.

So far my two favorite flavours are Plum and Apple. They are slightly sweet and refreshing. Not at all the puckery, sour taste that we know as non-drinking vinegar.

Nutritional Breakdown Per 140 ml Pouch:
42 Calories
0g Fat (0% calories from fat)
0.4g Protein
9.8g Carbohydrate
0g Dietary Fiber
0mg Cholesterol
48.3mg Sodium