Article: 'Buying balsamic vinegar poses all the hazards of Russian roulette.' - Lynne Rossetto Kasper: ; Check the seal before you go balsamic

During the past decade or so, Americans have discovered the luscious, rich, floral flavors of balsamic vinegars. They've drizzled them on their salads, sprinkled them on their sautes and used them to marinate strawberries.

Balsamic vinegars have become so popular that they've even joined the basic apple cider vinegars and red wine vinegars on grocery shelves.

But not all balsamic vinegars measure up to the benchmark - those produced in the Modena, Italy, area, where they were first made and used. Truth is, picking a quality balsamic vinegar can be as difficult as picking out a diamond from a pile of cubic zirconium.

"Buying balsamic vinegar poses all the hazards of Russian roulette," warns ...

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