There are some extremely convenient ways to make vinegar at home.

Effects of vinegar

• in beauty care

Skin enhancing, anti-aging properties, vinegar contains substances that help prevent aging and promote smoother, brighter skin.

Drinking a mixture of vinegar and honey 2-3 times a week can help achieve these results. The mixture includes 1 spoon of vinegar, 2 spoons of honey and 250ml of water. Drinking regularly every week not only beautifies the skin but also helps detoxify the body and eliminate toxins. Anti-pigmentation vinegar helps balance the skin's pH, so using a sufficient amount can help reduce skin pigmentation.

However, it is important to use this method sensibly, avoiding using too much vinegar and long-term skin contact to avoid side effects. Vinegar that supports weight loss contains ingredients such as acetic acid, citric acid and amino acids that help promote effective metabolism and support energy consumption. This can contribute significantly to weight loss, but it is important to use vinegar in appropriate doses to avoid negative effects on the stomach. If the smell of vinegar doesn't appeal, consider incorporating it into your meals. Mixing vinegar into weight loss salads or using it in food preparation can be other ways to take advantage of its benefits.

• In cooking and cleaning the house

Vinegar is an indispensable spice in cooking. During food processing and cooking, vinegar has many functions in preserving and enhancing the flavor of dishes. Vinegar helps keep eggs from cracking when boiled. Eggs are thin and easily crack when boiled. Adding a little vinegar when boiling eggs will help the eggs cook quickly and prevent cracking. Vinegar is the main ingredient in pickled vegetables, helping to speed up the fermentation process and giving the dish a delicious flavor. Pickled vegetables are a popular dish in Vietnamese cuisine, stimulating taste and supporting digestion. This enhances the overall dining experience. Vinegar not only enhances the flavor of dishes but is also widely used in baking to add crunch and sweetness to cakes.

In addition, vinegar also helps preserve the freshness of meat. In hot summer weather, bacteria thrive, meat is alkaline so it is easily spoiled if not processed promptly. Spraying vinegar on the surface of the meat helps prevent spoilage and preserves the meat's nutrients.

Making

1. rice vinegar

Start with 100g of rice. Clean it thoroughly. To enhance the flavor of rice vinegar, choose fragrant rice for better taste. Wash the rice and drain before adding it to the pan. Cook the rice over low heat until the rice turns completely golden brown. Be careful not to burn it. Once cooked, let cool before trying. The consistency should be similar to a thick, fragrant and rich sauce. Now let's move on to making 100g of rice vinegar. Use 50g white sugar, dissolve in 2 liters of water, let stand, do not boil. If it sours quickly, add 200g of wine. I use rice wine for this purpose. You can also use white wine for cooking. With this process, rice vinegar will be ready in about six months, giving it a sour taste.

2. apple cider vinegar

Cut the apples into thin slices and soak them in 2 liters of water with 50g of white sugar and 200g of white wine. Apple cider vinegar is now perfect and suitable for people who want to lose weight. It is more effective than other vinegars, especially for health purposes. Additionally, it can be combined with baking soda for a variety of uses. You should use apple cider vinegar because it has many health benefits. Stay tuned for more recipes using these vinegars. Be sure to try them at home for daily use and health benefits.