Grape vinegar is derived from red grapes, and it is used in many Arab countries, especially in cooking, as it is added to various salads and appetizers. It is also known for its use in folk medicine. Learn about its benefits and nutritional value, as well as its potential harm.

The nutritional value of grape vinegar

Vinegar derived from grapes is low in calories, so it has a high nutritional value, as one tablespoon of it contains:

• 5 calories.
• 2 grams of carbohydrates.
• 2 grams of sugar.
• 0 grams of protein.
• 0 grams of fat.
• 0 grams of fiber.

It is also rich in many vitamins and minerals important for a healthy body, such as:

• calcium.
• phosphorous.
• potassium.
• magnesium.
• acetic acid.

Health benefits of grape vinegar

Grape vinegar has many benefits for the body, and various uses. These benefits are as follows:

1. Rich in antioxidants

Grape vinegar, especially red grapes, is rich in antioxidants, which are known for their role in protecting body cells from the risk of oxidative stress and some serious chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

2. Improve heart health

Grape vinegar has properties in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and protecting the body from the risk of clogging the arteries, in addition to containing “acetic acid”, which in turn works to prevent blood clots.

3. Control your blood sugar

Grape vinegar has benefits for diabetes and those with insulin resistance, because using it in the diet helps to avoid a sudden rise in blood sugar that usually occurs after eating, which means that it controls the sugar level, which makes it rise less sharply after meals.

4. Grape vinegar to stimulate blood circulation

This vinegar contains polyphenols, a substance that helps the body prevent platelets from accumulating in the blood vessels, which makes blood circulation more active. And the more blood circulation is active, the body is less likely to develop serious heart diseases.

5. Grape vinegar for the colon and digestive system

This vinegar has benefits for improving the health of the digestive system and preventing indigestion, because it contains acetic acid, which is an acid necessary to improve digestion and improve bowel movement. In addition to containing beneficial bacteria known as “probiotics”, they aid in digestion and boost the health of your immune system.

6. Grape vinegar for skin

Consuming grape vinegar in your diet regularly has many benefits for skin health, and it can also be applied to the skin in a diluted form, and its benefits are as follows:

• Getting rid of stains and traces of grain.
• Protecting skin cells from damage.
• Skin cancer prevention.
• Treating skin wounds and infections.

But We emphasize that using it directly on the skin without dilution may lead to some damage, including:

• Skin irritation.
• skin burns

7. Grape vinegar for slimming

This vinegar has properties that help you feel full, and it is considered fat-free, all of which help it to be an ideal choice in your diet that helps you lose weight.

Vinegar also contributes to keeping food for a longer period, which reduces the feeling of hunger, in addition to the benefits of acetic acid, which in turn reduces fat storage and helps burn it.

How to use grape vinegar

This vinegar is used for many purposes related to cooking, including:

• Meat seasoning.
• Put it on salads to give a distinctive flavor to vegetables.
• It can be added to sauces.
• It can be added to various appetizers.

How to make grape vinegar at home

You can make grape vinegar at home by following these steps:

1. Wash the red or white grapes well from any stuck dirt, then filter them from the water.
2. Bring a glass bowl, pour the washed grapes into it.
3. Close the mouth of the container with a piece of cotton cloth, so that it allows air to pass through, but without dust from the air.
4. Leave the pot in a dry, well-ventilated place for 60 days.
5. After the time has passed, open the container to taste the liquid. If it still tastes sweet, then the vinegar is not ready. It should taste sour.
6. Filter the liquid from the leftover grapes, then leave it for 10 days.

You can keep grape vinegar in a sealed bottle, and keep it in the refrigerator. Now you can use it at any time and you can easily buy it from the supermarket.

The harm of grape vinegar

This vinegar is considered safe for most people to use, but the amount you eat should not exceed two tablespoons. Excessive consumption may lead to some risks, which are:

• Sore throat.
• stomach trouble.
• Damage to food passages if eaten excessively.