Why buy large bottle of Vinegar in Singapore

[dodgydurian]

I use Vinegar around the house for cleaning and as a fabric softener. I need a clear vinegar in a big bottle--have only been able to find Rice Vinegar in a 750 ml bottle. I'm looking for something at least 4 L large. The white vinegar I've seen comes in very small bottles.

Any idea?

[poodlek]

The biggest I've seen is 1L in Cold Storage. They call it "artificial vinegar" here. It costs a little more than $1/L.

[Smilla1978]

I've wondered about that. What is "artificial" vinegar?

[JR8]

I've wondered about that. What is "artificial" vinegar?

Acetic acid from non-organic production.

[dodgydurian]

Yes, I saw the "artificial vinegar" here as well--wasn't sure if that would be the same--you are saying that is essentially the same as white vinegar for use in cleaning etc.?

[nakatago]

Yes, I saw the "artificial vinegar" here as well--wasn't sure if that would be the same--you are saying that is essentially the same as white vinegar for use in cleaning etc.?

It should be. Acetic acid is the active ingredient whenever it's used as a cleaning agent. White vinegar is just that--fermented organic matter without any additives for flavor.

(FYI: fermentation-->alcohol; leave it to ferment too long-->acid)

[JR8]

Yes, I saw the "artificial vinegar" here as well--wasn't sure if that would be the same--you are saying that is essentially the same as white vinegar for use in cleaning etc.?

Yes. Maybe it is popular in Asia as it is 'halal', whereas I expect vinegar contains traces of alcohol?