2004 News

August

Vinegar's Contribution to SAS - Food Technology magazine has a great article about the important functions of vinegar, titled, "Vinegar Adds SAS to Any Product." The author notes, "A proper balance among salt, acid and sweetness (SAS) is critical for a flavorful product. When the SAS is in balance, the human is inclined to eat more." Obviously, vinegar is the "A" is SAS. The article identifies three important functions of vinegar: (1) contributes to flavor, (2) prevents microbial growth and (3) increases the flow of saliva, "which makes it easier to consume or wash these foods down naturally."

Source: Food Technology magazine, http://www.ift.org, August 2004