Vinaigre Balsamique De Modène (Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI) — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Vinaigre Balsamique De Modène (Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI) by Acecrem Srl MUNCH — score 95/90.

Concentrated grape must, wine vinegar, sulphites — three ingredients and done. PGI rules would let them dump in 2% caramel colouring; this one skips it, which is quietly honest. Just know that PGI is the 60-day industrial tier of balsamic, not the 12-year barrel-aged poetry the Modena branding sells you.

Why this verdict

• 3-ingredient list, all traditional vinegar components — clean short list
• No caramel colour (E150d), even though PGI regulations permit up to 2% — the dark colour comes from the must itself
• No thickeners, no added sugar beyond the grape must that defines the product
• Sulphites are the only flag — a standard preservative here, but an allergen for asthmatics and sulphite-sensitive people
• Used by the tablespoon, so the concentrated grape sugars barely register per serving

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.
• SULPHITES (caution) — Preservative that can trigger reactions in sulphite-sensitive and asthmatic people.