Acetic fermentation and health effects: an in-depth examination of grain vinegars and their production technologies: a review

Abstract

Cereal vinegars are unique and diverse condiments have long been among the center of culinary traditions, and their potential health advantages are becoming more widely recognized. Cereal vinegars add a distinct flavor to salad dressings, pickles, and marinades, balancing flavors and exciting taste perceptions. Production technologies of cereal vinegars and innovations are discussed in this article which are required for manufacturing of cereal-based vinegars. We discussed complicated procedures of fermentation and aging, highlighting the methods that impart these vinegars’ particular flavors and fragrances. Further, this paper explores into the nutritional wealth kept within these condiments and investigates the wide range of micronutrients, antio xidants, and bioactive substances found in them. It provides a brief summary of the potential health benefits of cereal vinegars and also discusses potential health hazards.

Keywords

• Cereals
• vinegars
• health
• nutrition
• culinary