thewyrdwoman 125 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 What is the consensus on balsamic vinegar? It's listed as okay - but sulfites are on the banned list. Some of them show nothing in the ingredients list but still warn "contains sulfites". There are no added sugars so I thought I was safe. Clarification is welcome =) EDIT: <doh> found another thread w/answer - so okay if not added ingredient Link to post Share on other sites
Bet 653 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Look for one with 'naturally occurring sulfites'. Tropical Traditions sells one. http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/organic_balsamic_vinegar.htm Link to post Share on other sites
Delaine Ross 407 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Just read the labels. Icky ingredients can pop up anywhere (like sugar in your salt! Really?) You just need to be aware. There are plenty of compliant balsamics out there. Link to post Share on other sites
lizzie_s 94 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Aargh! Just looked and both the balsamic and sherry (my current fave) vinegars in my pantry contain sulfites. And it hadn't occurred to me when I order a salad out and ask for oil and vinegar, it might have sulfites in it. I guess I'm doomed to buy new bottles and to only use lemon when eating out of the house. Has anyone find a compliant sherry vinegar? Link to post Share on other sites
Roz Griffiths 715 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Added sulfites are the ones you want to avoid. Naturally occurring sulfites are ok Link to post Share on other sites
SnazzyGina 6 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I recently went to Fresh & Easy grocery store (not sure how many people have access to this chain) and they have an organic balsamic vinegar without sulfites! It's a smallish bottle but was only around $3. Link to post Share on other sites
thewyrdwoman 125 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 If you live in the south, Winn-Dixie has its own organic brand balsamic, which is compliant & not crazy pricey. Link to post Share on other sites
trezkholl0806 116 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 So I'm guessing the same goes for White Wine Vinegar??? Link to post Share on other sites
sjosey77 122 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Trezk, that is a good question I am thinking that wine is out on period so anything made with wine is a no no. I could be wrong but I think avoiding it along with malt vinegar is the way to go. I doubt that the process to make white wine vinegar is going to rid the problematic ingredients to make it compliant. Link to post Share on other sites
GFChris 5983 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Trezk, that is a good question I am thinking that wine is out on period so anything made with wine is a no no. I could be wrong but I think avoiding it along with malt vinegar is the way to go. I doubt that the process to make white wine vinegar is going to rid the problematic ingredients to make it compliant. So I'm guessing the same goes for White Wine Vinegar??? White wine vinegar is fine on a Whole30. Malt vinegar and vinegars with added sulfites are the only ones not allowed. Link to post Share on other sites
sjosey77 122 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks for the clarification on white wine vinegar. 😀 Link to post Share on other sites
VivaLaMeredith 48 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm reviving this forum thread because I need a bit of clarification and hope you can help. I understand balsamic vinegars have naturally occurring sulfites but I would like to know how to tell the difference between added sulfites and the natural types. I believe if the label says "may contain sulfites", 'contains sulfites" or 'naturally occurring sulfites" they are compliant, but if "sulfites" is listed as an ingredient they are not compliant. Do all Organic balsamic vinegars only have natural sulfites? (I'd still read the label) I feel like I'm really stuck on this, and really I could just forgo this product for the 30 days if I can't find a compatible one. Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators ladyshanny 7991 Posted August 31, 2016 Administrators Share Posted August 31, 2016 8 minutes ago, VivaLaMeredith said: I believe if the label says "may contain sulfites", 'contains sulfites" or 'naturally occurring sulfites" they are compliant, but if "sulfites" is listed as an ingredient they are not compliant. Do all Organic balsamic vinegars only have natural sulfites? This is correct. I would hesitate to make any statement about "all organic balsamic...." organic just means they didn't put pesticides on the grapes, not that they didn't add the sulfites during processing of the final product. Always read the labels. Link to post Share on other sites
ArtFossil 841 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, VivaLaMeredith said: I'm reviving this forum thread because I need a bit of clarification and hope you can help. I understand balsamic vinegars have naturally occurring sulfites but I would like to know how to tell the difference between added sulfites and the natural types. I believe if the label says "may contain sulfites", 'contains sulfites" or 'naturally occurring sulfites" they are compliant, but if "sulfites" is listed as an ingredient they are not compliant. Do all Organic balsamic vinegars only have natural sulfites? (I'd still read the label) I feel like I'm really stuck on this, and really I could just forgo this product for the 30 days if I can't find a compatible one. There's no reason to avoid balsamic vinegar during your Whole30! There are loads of compliant balsamic vinegars, at all price levels, and balsamic vinegar can be a great flavor enhancer. Just read the label and check the INGREDIENTS list. Link to post Share on other sites
VivaLaMeredith 48 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 16 hours ago, ArtFossil said: just read the label and check the INGREDIENTS list. Reading the ingredient list is what made me confused in the first place. Ladyshanny helped me clear up the difference between natural sulfites and added ones! Link to post Share on other sites
Emily808 3 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 So if it says “contains sulfites”, that means it’s natural, right? Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators SugarcubeOD 4101 Posted August 9, 2018 Moderators Share Posted August 9, 2018 21 minutes ago, Emily808 said: So if it says “contains sulfites”, that means it’s natural, right? As long as it's not listed in the ingredient list Link to post Share on other sites
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