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Red Wine Vinegar
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sharper and fruitier; add 1/2 tsp sugar per tbsp to mimic balsamic sweetness in vinaigrettes
10.0
vegan balsamic vinegar
substitute.
6 vegan substitutes for balsamic vinegar — top pick Red Wine Vinegar at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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02
Apple Cider Vinegar
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Fruity acidity, add a touch of honey or sugar
10.0
03
Soy Sauce
10.01 tsp : 1 tsp
Adds dark color and umami, not a full flavor match
10.0
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04
Lemon Juice
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Bright acid; lacks sweetness so add honey
10.0
05
Pomegranate Juice
10.02 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Fruity and tart; reduce to glaze consistency to mimic balsamic thickness and sweetness
10.0
06
Maple Syrup
5.01/2 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sweet but not acidic; combine with vinegar or lemon for balsamic-like glaze flavor
5.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Red Wine Vinegar: Add 1/2 tsp sugar per tbsp to mimic sweetness
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Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar lacks balsamic sweetness
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Soy Sauce: Soy adds umami — not balsamic's fruit-sweet
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Maple Syrup: Maple is sweet but not acidic