Vinegar
From KB Lexicon
Vinegar
| Type | Culinary |
|---|---|
| Source | Soured wine, cider, or grain mash |
| Classification | Stabilizers & Binders |
| Primary Uses | Preserving, sour/astringent potions, ingredient-cleansing brews |
| Common Potions | None listed |
| Alchemical Properties | Acidic, cleansing |
| Magical Effects | Cuts greasiness, mildly disinfects |
| Hazard Level | Low |
| Shelf Life | Long when sealed |
| Notes | Also used to strip cauldrons of stubborn residue between brews. |
Vinegar is both a flavouring and a functional cleanser.
In potions, it adds an astringent, cutting quality, often used to counteract heaviness or corruption.
It doubles as a serviceable cauldron cleaner in a pinch.