$3 vs $150 Balsamic Vinegar…explained

From Ethan Chlebowski.

Well in this video, we are doing a deep dive into the world of Balsamic Vinegar, which might be one of the most confusing ingredients to buy in a US grocery store, but if chosen correctly, can make boring food tastes amazing.

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📚 Videos & Sources mentioned:
▪ Official Balsmic Website (Italy) https://www.balsamicotradizionale.it/il-prodotto/la-storia/
▪ Balsamic of Reggio Emilia Regulations -https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeAttachment.php/L/IT/D/3%252Fa%252F2%252FD.5a2ca1222aa99db92fda/P/BLOB%3AID%3D3345/E/pdf
▪ Balsamic Consortium – https://www.consorziobalsamico.it/balsamic-vinegar-of-modena/how-it-is-produced/?lang=en
▪ How Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is Made ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nF5D6PUlx4
▪ How to produce the true Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1VFODB1yOs
▪ Balsamic Vinegar | Meet The Makers | Waitrose ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naU1D8xGvwo&t=5s
▪ How Certified Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena Is Made ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFnQwZoXo_8
▪ America’s Test Kitchen Article – https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/3233-how-to-make-your-cheap-balsamic-vinegar-taste-like-a-300-bottle

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Director’s Cut
0:36 Intro
1:51 Why is traditional Balsamic Vinegar so expensive?
6:02 How to buy traditional Balsamic
8:03 What is the flavor of Balsamic Vinegar?
13:05 What are the 4 Categories of Balsamic
16:06 Tasting the 4 Categories of Balsamic
18:42 Can you make "instant" traditional Balsamic?
23:16 Balsamic Test 1: Steak
25:57 Balsamic Test 2: Salad
29:18 Balsamic Test 3: Ice Cream
30:45 Balsamic Test 4: Balsamic & sparkling water
32:49 What is the best Balsamic Vinegar for home cooks?

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MISC. DETAILS
Music: Provided by Epidemic Sound
Filmed on: Sony a6600 & Sony A7C
Voice recorded on Shure MV7
Edited in: Premiere Pro

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