Article: VARIETIES OF VINEGAR ADD TASTE FOR CALORIE COUNTERS

Vinegar is popping up everywhere these days, sometimes in the most unlikely places. A cousin to wine, this tart, well-known liquid is tailor-made for today's health-conscious consumer.

Vinegar contains no fat, has just tiny amounts of sodium and is low in calories. One tablespoon of vinegar contains roughly 5 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one reason that it is often a favorite choice for adding flavor to dishes consumed by dieters.

While there aren't a lot of vitamins or minerals in vinegar, there are small amounts of potassium and calcium.

Already a common ingredient in many foods, such as mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, basting sauces, stews, soups, casseroles, ...

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