A new look at an age old product
Sue is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist always looking for new ways to add flavor with few calories, no salt, and little sugar. Balsamic glazes have been used for generations as a gourmet Italian condiment. They're also an ideal condiment for those looking for a new, healthy way to improve flavor.
Health Benefits:
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No chemicals, artificial colors, flavors, or stabilizers.
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Very Low Sodium and Gluten Free (tested GF by an independent laboratory)
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Good source of Polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant
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A fermented food product
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Lightly sweetened using local LI honey, only 1 gm/Tbsp added sugar. Caramelized Onion and Black Garlic have no added sugar.
Ideal for everyday use!
Our Ingredients
Ingredients for 18 Year Traditional, Raspberry, and Fig flavors: Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, Italy (grape must, red wine vinegar, natural fruit flavor), honey.
Ingredients for Cranberry Pear and Mango flavors: Balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy (white grape must, white wine vinegar, natural fruit flavor), honey,
Ingredients for Caramelized Onion and Black Garlic:
Grape must, wine vinegar, natural flavor from extracts.
Allergy Statement: Does not contain milk, eggs, gluten, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, sesame seeds, or shellfish. Contains: naturally occurring sulfites.
The Science on Balsamic Vinegar
Some studies have shown that vinegar prior to a meal may help to reduce the increase in blood glucose following a meal. The studies on this topic are small but promising.
There is also research on the role that vinegar plays as an appetite suppressant, leading to early satiety. Further investigation is needed on this topic and is discussed in the article below.
Balsamic vinegars contain polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants. There are many claims that can be made about antioxidants regarding cancer and heart disease reduction.
Below are some helpful scientific studies which discuss the benefits and contents of balsamic vinegar:
Nutrition Facts Label
4 oz container
8 oz container
The National Institutes of Health’s article about the health benefits of vinegar.
A study analyzing phenolic compounds.
An article on polyphenols in fruit vinegars.