Vinegar, Balsamic
About This Food
Balsamic vinegar is made from the fermentation of pressed grapes cooked down and aged in wooden barrels. Originally from Italy, it is a fruity, syrupy liquid that has been used for centuries as a flavorful addition to foods.
In addition to its delicious profile, balsamic vinegar has polyphenols that helps lower bad cholesterol levels, fight against cancer, and repair damage caused by free radicals. It also has been found to help stabilize blood glucose levels and improve insulin levels for those with diabetes.
Because balsamic vinegar is derived from grapes – a crop on the Dirty Dozen list of those most contaminated with pesticides – be sure to choose organic balsamic vinegar.
Glycemic Load=16
Special diets
- Autoimmune Paleo Diet
- Elimination Diet
- Gluten-Free Diet
- Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
- Grain-Free Diet
- Low FODMAP Diet
- Low Oxalate Diet
- Paleo Diet (Light)
- Paleo Diet (Strict)
- Pescetarian Diet
- Primal Diet
- Vegetarian Diet
- Whole Food
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
Preferences
- No Red Meat
- No Shellfish
- No Gluten
- No Dairy
- No Poultry
- No Corn
- No Yeast
- No Peanuts
- No Coconut
- No Pseudograins
- No Citrus
- No Nightshade
- No Fish
- No Pork
- No Eggs
- No Nuts
- No Seeds
- No Soy
- No Legumes
- No Grains
- Low Carbohydrate
- Low Cholesterol
- Low Fat
- Low Sodium
- Low Sugars
- Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 tbsp(s)vinegar
Calories: 14
Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1
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