There is an opinion that in order to obtain good natural vinegar, it must be specifically aged for many years. However, it is not. Vinegar, like other foods, has a limited shelf life.
In the article you will learn how long and how to store white vinegar.
Storage rules
The shelf life of this substance in plastic is significantly reduced and is about four years. In this case, the vinegar should be in a dark room.
The shelf life of table vinegar 5% is on average 1 year.
The term and storage conditions of a particular product must be specified on the manufacturer's packaging.
Opened packaging must be stored in the refrigerator.
Table vinegar lasts longer in a glass bottle than in a plastic one.
As for balsamic or apple cider vinegar, they should not be stored in the refrigerator, as they can lose some of the fragrant bouquet.
The product bottle should be stored in a place where it is cool and out of light.
How to tell if vinegar has gone bad
If a precipitate appears, then you need to get rid of such a bottle. The vinegar has gone bad and should not be used.
Storing vinegar in the freezer is strictly contraindicated for the product.
