distilled white vinegar =/

[pandapandemic]

The Wal-Mart brand just says distilled white vinegar. The Heinz brand I just got sho' nuff says made from sun ripened grains or some depressing thing. I never ever stopped to think about this! Actually, scratch that, I don't think I ever fully understood what vinegar was or where it came from. >.<  And I have been so good about scrutinizing labels, and annoying my boyfriend to death by borrowing his smart phone to research something when I don't recognize what it is.

 

Each week, I buy berries, and let them soak for a bit in a dilution of about 1/11 of this distilled white vinegar and water - presumably, I was killing off mold so they would last longer in my fridge. Just enlightened today, on day 24, that this vinegar is non-compliant. Geez. I throw myself at the mercy of your collective wisdom - surely, this hasn't defeated the purpose / my progress?

[Psirene]

According to the guidelines, all vinegar is compliant, with the exception of malt vinegar. I imagine they would have taken that into account? A mod should be able to provide clarity.

 

Since you're not consuming the vinegar, maybe it's less bad? 

[MamaToMyMunkins]

You should be fine.  The guideline on vinegar is that you can have any except for malt vinegar (which contains gluten) and vinegar with added sulfites.  Wine vinegar, rice vinegar, etc, are all fine, so your white vinegar should be too!  Carry on!

[Psirene]

Here you go!
 

http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/8160-distilled-white-vinegar/?hl=%2Bdistilled+%2Bwhite+%2Bvinegar

 

Tom says that he'd prefer cleaner vinegar, but don't restart. (I paraphrase.)

[pandapandemic]

Thank you! In my panic and despair, I forgot how to search, hahaha. Whew! Thanks, friends, for the peace of mind.

[Tom Denham]

Yeah, the fermentation converts the corn to alcohol and then to vinegar, so white vinegar is okay during a Whole30. The problem with malt vinegar is that gluten is left at the end of the process.