Does vinegar go off?

[Dimplenose]

This is probably a silly question as vinegar is often used as a preservative, but I've just discovered a bottle of balsamic vinegar at the back of my cupboard. It must be at least 4 years since I opened it do you think it will be safe to use?

Libby

 

[mandymouse]

Sorry, I've no idea Libby - all I know is that if it had been opened, then I probably wouldn't use it

I hope someone can help you

 

[Richard Bruvofetc]

Have you tried pickling it?

















....I'm so sorry for that

 

[irongirlof12]

vinegar is a preserative and lasts for a long time. I have a bottle of Malt in my store cupboard with a date of 03. 2009. It's been in there for at least a year. i don't keep Balsamic that long.

Personally I would chuck it. If I am am not happy with somethimg and need to query it , I chuck it.

 

[Dimplenose]

Thanks for your opinions, I think I'll ditch it.

Libby

 

[mikki.young]

I concur. Balsamic Vinegar definitely comes with shorter best by dates than malt vinegar. I suspect after 4 years it is definitely past its best.