Is distilled vinegar and white vinegar the same?

White vinegar, also known as distilled vinegar or spirit vinegar, is made by fermenting grain alcohol (ethanol) which then turns into acetic acid. Water is then added to the vinegar, so white vinegar is made of five to ten percent acetic acid and ninety to ninety-five percent water

What is the difference between distilled vinegar and regular vinegar?

White vs Distilled Vinegar

In short, the most notable distinction is the acid content. While distilled white vinegar is bolder than many other cooking vinegars in terms of that sharp sour flavor, its acid percentage is on par with other more mild condiments (roughly 5%-8%).

What is distilled vinegar used for?

Both white and distilled vinegar are used not only for cooking, but as well as for cleaning, baking, meat preservation, pickling, and sometimes even for laboratory and medicinal purposes. Since white or spirit vinegar contains a higher percentage of acidic content, it is more ideal as a household cleaning agent.

Can I substitute distilled vinegar for white vinegar?

When substituting different kinds of vinegar for one another, you can generally use a 1:1 ratio for the amount of vinegar in the recipe. Use this guide on types of vinegar to choose one most similar to the vinegar called for in your recipe.

Is distilled vinegar used for cleaning?

As a cleaner, white distilled vinegar is a great choice. It contains 5 percent acetic acid, a compound that can dissolve dirt, debris, and grime.

Where to buy distilled vinegar in Namibia?

It is available at Shoprite Namibia , the supermarkets and other cleaning shops.