Ingredient

Dark Balsamic Vinegar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use dark balsamic vinegar primarily as a flavoring agent, adding a sweet and …

What it is

Dark balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar made from grape must (crushed grapes, including juice, skin, and seeds). It is traditionally produced in the Modena and Reggio Emilia regions of Italy, aged for at least 12 years in wooden barrels. This aging process gives it a dark color, rich flavor, and syrupy consistency.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use dark balsamic vinegar primarily as a flavoring agent, adding a sweet and tangy taste to foods. Its complex flavor profile makes it suitable for a wide range of products, including salad dressings, marinades, sauces, and glazes.

Health notes

Dark balsamic vinegar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a traditional food product with a long history of consumption. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated vinegar and its components. While generally considered safe, its sugar content means typical intake should be considered within a balanced diet.

Allergen info

Dark balsamic vinegar is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Dark Balsamic Vinegar

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Ahold USA, Inc. Balsamic Fig Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 129kcal 10Protein 2.9Fat 16.4Carbs Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees 108kcal 8.7Protein 1.7Fat 13.9Carbs Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division Pomegranate Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 116kcal 7.7Protein 2.2Fat 16.1Carbs Sparrow Lane, Inc. Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar, Blackberry Balsamic Other Condiments 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hummus, Balsamic Caramelized Onion Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hummus, Balsamic Caramelized Onion Dips & Salsa 214kcal 3.6Protein 16.1Fat 14.3Carbs Lean Cuisine Roasted Turkey & Vegetables Bowls, 10 Oz Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division Lean Cuisine Roasted Turkey & Vegetables Bowls, 10 Oz Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 106kcal 6.4Protein 2.8Fat 13.4Carbs Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division Stouffer's Bowl-Fulls Spicy Italian Sausage Bowl, 14 Oz Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 55% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 167kcal 5.8Protein 8.8Fat 15.9Carbs Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hommus, Onion Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc. Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hommus, Onion Dips & Salsa 214kcal 3.6Protein 16.1Fat 14.3Carbs Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hommus, Balsamic Caramelized Onion Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc. Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hommus, Balsamic Caramelized Onion Dips & Salsa 214kcal 3.6Protein 16.1Fat 14.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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