De Nigris Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates De Nigris Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena by DE NIGRIS OKAY — score 70/90.

A short, simple three-ingredient vinegar made from concentrated grape must and wine vinegar. Clean and minimally processed, but it carries added caramel as a cosmetic colorant, which is why it doesn't earn a top mark.

Why this verdict

• Short three-ingredient list, mostly real grape must and wine vinegar
• Minimally processed condiment used in small amounts
• Added caramel is a cosmetic colorant with no nutritional value
• Concentrated grape must carries naturally occurring sugar

Ingredients (3)

• Concentrated grape must (safe) — Cooked-down grape juice — the heart of real balsamic. Provides natural sweetness, antioxidants and that deep color without any added sugar or coloring.
• wine vinegar (safe) — Natural acidulant for tang and preservation; negligible health impact.
• Caramel (moderate) — Burnt-sugar coloring/flavor; another sugar-derived additive.

Healthier alternatives

• Vinaigre Balsamique De Modène (Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI)
• Balsamic Vinegar of Modena