Kalamata

Kalamata Balsamic Vinegar Cream

Balsamic cream

Balsamic vinegar (aceto balsamico) is originally a vinegar from Italy, which has now spread to kitchens worldwide. The original, traditional balsamic vinegar is a reduction made from the juice of the Italian Trebbiano white grape, which was used to flavour food as early as the Middle Ages.

According to the traditional recipe, the juice of freshly harvested white grapes is boiled down to 30% of its original volume, initially producing a concentrated must. The flavours are then concentrated through a slow fermentation process, and finally the complex flavours are further enhanced by ageing in wooden barrels. The end result is a sweet, thick liquid.

No balsamic vinegar can be sold before it has been aged for 12 years. The freshly concentrated must is first placed in a large barrel, then each year it is moved to a smaller barrel, while the process of refilling the barrels begins: the oldest barrel is filled from the barrel that is one year younger, then that barrel is filled from the one that is one year younger still, and so on. This process is called solera. Due to the long ageing process in wooden barrels, the type and quality of the wood also plays an extremely important role.

Suggested use

One wonderful way to use it is to flavour dates wrapped in freshly fried bacon, but it also goes excellently with salmon. It is worth trying with fish: pour a little balsamic cream onto the fish while it is still cooking, so that it caramelises and takes on a sweet, delicious, new flavour.

Producer information

Hellas-Invest Kft. was founded in 2008, originally distributing authentic Greek foods in Hungary due to the Greek origin of its owners. The Greek manufacturers they represent make genuine traditional Greek foods from quality ingredients, in compliance with strict food safety requirements. Today, they also distribute excellent products from Spanish, Italian, Mexican and Thai manufacturers.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Distributor

Hellas-Invest Kft.
2045 Törökbálint
Raktárvárosi út. DEPO, II-es kapu

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