The cable station, Animal Plant, has a series titled, “The Most Extreme.” Most recently, there was an episode called “Weird Weapons.” This episode featured a “whip scorpion” that ejects acetic acid out of its “tail” as a weapon. (These insects are also called vinegaroons due to the acetic acid and their smell.) Reportedly, the acetic […]
A study published in the March 2010 issue of Journal of Food Composition and Analysis reports that wood used for the aging of vinegar (balsamic and red wine) determines both the chemical composition and sensory properties. The research, titled “Effect of wood on the phenolic profile and sensory properties of wine vinegar during ageing,” was […]
Karen Youso of the Star Tribune (Minnesota) offered readers tips on how to remove salt from shoes and car carpet after those winter months are gone. She suggests a mixture of water and white vinegar to clean both. To view the tips, use this link.
An article on www.itworld.com shared tips on laptop maintenance, including the use of vinegar and distilled water to clean the screen. The tip is noted below: [su_quote] Clean the screen when it needs it. If you can’t see the email for the dirt, it’s time to do a little cleaning. Start with a dry, microfiber […]
In The Washington Post, a reader provides Heloise with a hint related to the use of vinegar in cleaning bird cages. The hint is noted below: Dear Heloise: I read the article about cleaning bird cages. I use regular vinegar in a spray bottle. The ratio I use in a 32-ounce bottle is half water and […]
ehow.com provides a tip related to using vinegar to clean black powder. The step-by-step process can be viewed using this link.
According to beverageworld.com, the Japanese household products maker, Lion Corp, has launched a sleep-supporting soft drink based on tomato vinegar. The product, called “Gussumin,” is targeted mainly to women having difficulties with sleeping. Tomato vinegar, made from fermented tomatoes, contains the transmitter substance, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is said to have relaxing effects. It was […]
Earlier this month, the Mizkan Group in Japan released the results of its latest research on vinegar. The results indicated that consuming vinegar (about 15 ml), either by drinking it or having “vinegared” food, can suppress a rise in the postprandial glucose level. According to Japanese Corporate News Network (JCCN), the Mizkan Group conducted experiments […]
The Vinegar Institute earlier reported that a recent Swedish study found that consuming vinegar with white bread cut expected rises in insulin and blood sugar. The study also found that subjects felt fuller. The research is titled, “Vinegar supplementation lowers glucose and insulin responses and increases satiety after a bread meal in healthy subjects” and […]
The Japanese Corporate News Network (JCNN) reported on a study that found the regular intake of vinegar (15 ml or more per day) can significantly lower the level of cholesterol in the blood. According to the JCNN article, “acetic acid has induced the effect.” The results were presented at the 59th Annual Meeting for the […]
The A.P. John Institute for Cancer Research issued a press release on acetic acid’s detrimental effect on cancer cells by inhibiting glycolysis, the energy-producing process in cells. The release notes, “…logic dictates that if you shut down Glycolysis with acetic acid, cancer cells will die from starvation.” The release also states several times that vinegar […]
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