How can you distinguish a true authentic balsamic vinegar from a cheap grocery replica?

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I see bottles of balsamic vinegar priced at $5 and others priced at $100. What does the ingredient label look like on a real traditional Italian vinegar?

GourmetChef · Answer

True traditional balsamic contains only one single ingredient: cooked grape must. Cheap replicas are made of standard white wine vinegar mixed with added caramel color, thickeners, and processed sugar labels.

How can you distinguish a true authentic balsamic vinegar from a cheap grocery replica?

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