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Chefs Kit Dist Malt Vinegar (5L)

Chefs Kit Dist Malt Vinegar (5L)

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Distilled Malt Vinegar

Distilled malt vinegar, also sold as clear malt vinegar or white malt vinegar, is a pale, clear vinegar made from malted barley and used mainly for pickling and for sharp, tangy sauces. It has a clean, sour taste with a lighter malt note than brown malt vinegar.

Because it is clear, it does not tint your food. That makes it a good choice when you want pickles and relishes to keep their natural colour.

Why Use Clear Malt Vinegar for Pickling

Distilled malt vinegar suits pickling because it keeps vegetables and eggs looking pale and bright. Pickled onions stay creamy white, and piccalilli keeps its sunny yellow from the turmeric.

For most pickles, warm the vinegar gently with whole spices such as peppercorns, mustard seeds or bay leaves, then let it cool before pouring it over. Use clean jars with lids that are made for vinegar, as plain metal lids can corrode.

Ways to Use Distilled Malt Vinegar

  • Pickled onions, eggs, gherkins and cauliflower
  • Piccalilli and other mustard-style relishes
  • Quick-pickled red onions for tacos and salads
  • Homemade chutneys
  • Sharp salad dressings and marinades
  • A light sprinkle over chips if you prefer a paler finish

Distilled or Brown Malt Vinegar: What Is the Difference?

Distilled malt vinegar is clear, while brown malt vinegar is dark and has a stronger, toasty malt flavour. Both come from malted barley, but the distilled kind is cleaner in taste and does not stain.

Brown malt vinegar is the usual choice for a classic chip-shop flavour. Clear malt vinegar is better when colour matters, such as in pale pickles or light sauces.

Distilled Malt Vinegar FAQ

Can I use distilled malt vinegar for pickling?

Yes, it is one of the most popular vinegars for pickling in the UK. It gives a sharp, clear brine that lets the vegetables and spices come through.

Is distilled malt vinegar the same as white spirit vinegar?

Not quite. Distilled malt vinegar is made from malted barley, while spirit vinegar starts from a different base, so the taste is slightly different. Clear malt vinegar usually has a little more rounded flavour.

Can I swap it for brown malt vinegar?

Yes, in most recipes you can swap one for the other. Expect a paler result and a slightly lighter taste when you use the distilled kind.

Add distilled malt vinegar to your basket ready for your next jar of pickled onions or batch of piccalilli.

Delivery

  • FREE UK-Mainland delivery when you spend over £60.
  • £4.99 delivery charge below £60.

Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

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