Here’s some more information about our Premium Balsamic Vinegars currently on the shelves at Kelly’s Market in Decatur. Please note that prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Please call Kelly’s at 404-996-2925 to check their stock.

BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Originated from Italy, this condiment is an aromatic, thick, dark, syrup-like aged type of vinegar, prepared by the reduction of cooked grapes. Balsamic vinegar, though popularly referred to as wine vinegar is not made from wine, but is prepared from grape pressings, whose fermentation process has been hindered. The best balsamic vinegar is prepared in the hills of Modena, in Italy, where unique and flavorful balsamic vinegar is formed. This vinegar is known to be a cut above the other types of vinegar. Unlike the sharp taste of vinegar, balsamic vinegar has a rich, sweet flavor. You need to taste it to believe it!

Italians have been relishing balsamic vinegar for centuries, however, the American palate has been able to savor this only since the past two decades. Today balsamic vinegar is one of the most popular condiments available in American grocery stores and is used in various sauces, marinades, salad dressings, dips, desserts, etc. The popularity surge of this dark, syrup-like condiment is not only because of its remarkable taste, but balsamic vinegar health benefits also play a major role in adding points to the popularity chart.

Health Benefits of Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar retains most of the nutrients present in the parent grapes and comprises nutrients like iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus and magnesium in adequate amounts. Thus, incorporating balsamic oil in the daily diet will benefit one immensely. Let us look at the different balsamic vinegar health benefits.

Antioxidant Properties
Oxidation reactions taking place in the human body to produce energy, conduce to formation of cell damaging free radicals as natural by-products. Free radicals damage cell membranes and manifest themselves in terms of premature aging, hardening of arterial walls and cancer. Antioxidants from balsamic vinegar destroy these free radicals and prevent cells from being destroyed.

Fights Cancer
The grapes from which balsamic vinegar is formed is known to contain a bioflavonoid called quercetin, which has antioxidant properties. Along with vitamin C, this antioxidant strengthens the immune system to fight cancer and other infectious diseases and inflammations. Balsamic vinegar also contains polyphenols which are anticancer agents.

Reduces Risks of Heart Attacks
Balsamic vinegar is low in saturated fat and is believed to reduce cholesterol. Moreover, since it is low in sodium, it enhances heart health and reduces high blood pressure.

Controls Diabetes
Research reveals that consumption of at least 5 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar a day enhances insulin sensitivity. The greater the insulin sensitivity, the better the diabetes control.

Natural Pain Reliever
In ancient times, folk healers used this vinegar to relieve people of their body pain. Moreover, they also used balsamic vinegar to treat wounds and infections. The anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties in the vinegar healed wounds.

Assists Digestion
The polyphenols in balsamic vinegar stimulate the activity of pepsin enzyme in the body. Pepsin is a digestive enzyme, which helps break proteins into smaller units (amino acids). Moreover, these polyphenols also assist the intestine in absorbing amino acids expeditiously. Efficient amino acid absorption enables the body to utilize it for cell building, repair and other body maintenance work. Thus, balsamic vinegar aids the digestion process.

Besides these balsamic vinegar health benefits, this vinegar also reduces the frequency of headache inceptions, strengthens bones (calcium absorption), energizes the body, slows down aging process and prevents anemia. It also helps in weight loss by suppressing one's appetite. Authentic balsamic vinegar would have been aged for a minimum period of 3 years to a maximum period of 100 years. The longer the aging process, finer the vinegar quality. However, commercially produced balsamic vinegar produced in a few hours is also available in the stores.

BLACK MISSION FIG DARK BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Made with natural ingredients, our aged Fig balsamic Vinegar from Modena is naturally dense bursting with sweet, complex fig. Bold and beautiful, amazing in marinades, dressings, bread dipping, as a B-B-Q glaze, or with cheese for a sophisticated cheese plate.

Our naturally infused balsamic condimento is caramel color-free, free of added sugar or thickeners and aged in the wood barrels of the traditional Solera Method in Modena, Italy.

Ingredients: Grape must, fig concentrate, wine vinegar, natural flavors, naturally occurring sulfites. No caramel color or additional ingredients.

COCONUT WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Our Coconut White Balsamic is a delightful infusion of Ultra Premium White Balsamic and creamy smooth coconut. It’s perfectly sweet, pleasingly tart and redolent with the clean, rich flavor of coconut. It makes a fantastic dressing or marinade, splash onto fruit salad, or enjoy in a cocktail. Use with shrimp and fish or chicken for a tropical flare! It’s also divine paired with our Persian Lime, Onion & Cilantro Olive Oils or Toasted Sesame Oil.  

Contains no artificial flavors, additives, color, preservatives or refined sugar.

Ingredients: Grape must, white wine vinegar, natural flavors, naturally occurring sulfites.

CRANBERRY-PEAR WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR

The luscious, tart flavor of our All Natural Cranberry-Pear White Balsamic is rivaled only by its' gorgeous ruby-red color.  Use as a glaze for poultry and meats, in dressing, tossed with fruit, added to sparkling water or wine, in marinades, or as a sparkling jewel toned balsamic jelly.  Pairs beautifully with the Blood Orange Olive Oil, Toasted Walnut Oil and Lime or Lemon Olive Oil.

​Ingredients: Grape must, white wine vinegar, natural flavors, naturally occurring sulfites.

HONEY-GINGER WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Honey and ginger play well together and bring a gentle, spicy heat which balances perfectly with the natural sweetness and moderate acidity of our Ultra Premium White Balsamic Vinegar. This condiment is superlative when paired with our Persian Lime Olive Oil and positively shines when used with our Japanese Toasted Sesame Oil! Create an amazing marinade by blending this vinegar, Toasted Sesame Oil, Garlic Olive Oil and soy sauce. Also pairs well with Blood Orange Olive Oil, Baklouti Chili Olive Oil, Sicilian Lemon Olive Oil, Mandarin Olive Oil and so many more…

Contains no artificial flavors, additives, color, preservatives or refined sugar.

Ingredients: Grape must, white wine vinegar, natural flavors, naturally occurring sulfites.

PREMIUM DARK BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Certified to come from Modena, Italy, the grape must used to make our Premium Dark Balsamic undergoes cooking and caramelizing in copper kettles over an open wood fire before being aged in the Solera System. Varietal wood barrels of the Solera System are charred on the interior to add character & complexity while deepening the color during the aging process.  The result is a complex, yet tart vinegar with a touch of sweetness, subtle dried fruit characteristics, and 6% acidity.

Aged in the wood barrels of the traditional Solera Method in Modena, Italy.

Ingredients: Grape must, wine vinegar, natural flavors, naturally occurring sulfites. No caramel color or additional ingredients.

PREMIUM WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Made with White Trebbiano Grape Must, our White Balsamic undergoes the cooking and barrel aging process of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena however it is not caramelized. The result is a crisp, tart vinegar with a touch of sweetness. Extremely adaptable, it can be used with any E.V.O.O., as well as with our flavored oils.

This is a tart Balsamic Vinegar with a residual grape flavor and 6% acidity.

Country of Origin: Italy

Ingredients: Wine vinegar, grape must, naturally occurring sulfites. 

SERRANO HONEY VINEGAR

100% Serrano Honey Vinegar

​Our Sofi Award-winning, artisan Serrano Honey Vinegar is sweet, tart, spicy and made from 100% honey. Amazingly complex - makes a great addition to salsa, Ceviche, a Bloody Mary & shrimp on the grill. Delicious drizzled over sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. Add to dressings for leafy green, potato, pasta and rice salads. Toss with sliced strawberries and a grinding of black pepper for a delicious dessert. Can be used in place of traditional grape-based vinegar. Sulfite-free!

Ingredients: Honey vinegar, honey, serrano chiles.

No artificial flavors or additional ingredients

SICILIAN LEMON WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Playfully tart and pleasantly sweet, our Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic has a perfectly balanced acidity and a crisp, lemon flavor and aroma. Fabulous with seafood, in dressings or in mixed drinks. Pairs well with Roasted Sesame oil for a fantastic salad dressing or marinade!

Contains no artificial flavors, additives, color, preservatives or refined sugar.

THAI LEMONGRASS-MINT WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Our Thai Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Condimento is tart, crisp, clean and absolutely delicious. The natural flavors of Thai lemongrass and mint weave together beautifully and make a dazzling base for marinades, dressings, with sparkling water and in cocktails.

For a taste explosion, add diced fresh hot Thai chilies and cilantro. Use this Asian inspired marinade to dress your seafood salad, noodles or for a dipping sauce. Try mixing with rum for an out of this world mojito. Pairs great with our Basil Olive Oil, Persian Lime Olive Oil, or Cilantro & Roasted Onion Olive Oil.

Ingredients: Grape must, white wine vinegar, natural flavors, naturally occurring sulfites.

TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Our finest grade of aged balsamic condimento from Modena, Italy is produced in the Traditional Style.  It is aged using the Solera System for up to 18 years in chestnut, oak, mulberry and ash barrels.

 With 4% acidity, it exceeds Four Leaf Quality with an astonishingly high natural density of 1.28+.  This spectacular density comes naturally without thickeners or added sugar, from a lengthy aging process and cooking in copper kettles.  It is exceedingly rich, complex and dense and pairs beautifully with any olive oil in our collection. 

​Ingredients: Grape must, wine vinegar, naturally occurring sulfites. No caramel color or additional ingredients.