Vinegar

 Vinegar

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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.