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Ophelia wrote:
> "Dave Balderstone" > wrote:
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>> It's 7% here in Canada, but I don't use it for pickles. Tried it once
>> and you'd be amazed at the difference those 2% make! Nasty...

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> What does it get used for?


On fries/chips at least. As a an optional flavoring at the table for
soups or stews. In pickling I've only seen distilled vinegar in
recipes. The strong flavor of malt vinegar isn't promising for
pickling, no matter the strength.