Over the centuries, vinegar has been produced from fruits, berries, or any material containing sugar. Although the ingredients from which vinegar is made vary widely, it is essentially an acidic liquid. However, its use in food is highly valued because its flavor depends on its being mixed in raw materials used in the recipe.
Aslam Corporation can supply you with the finest vinegar in the country. Explore the many vinegar variants, their differences, benefits, and which dish it is best used.
Coconut Tuba
Coconut vinegar, or “Sukang Tuba” in Filipino, is a unique vinegar that can be considered as a form of coconut wine. While tuba may refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic vinegar, most Tuba is used to make condiments rather than beverages.
Coconut Tuba Vinegar, a Filipino product derived from the tuba root, can help aid in your physical health. It’s made from the sap of young, green coconuts, so it’s both delicious and nutritious. It contains high potassium levels and can delay fatigue or muscle cramps when consumed during physical activities. With its milder flavor and lower acidity than most vinegar, coconut vinegar is a popular choice for consumers who prefer not to have vinegar overpowering their food. As a result, its popularity has increased significantly in recent years.
Liven up your favorite grilled or fried foods with Sukang tuba. Sukang Tuba Vinegar tastes excellent on grilled fish, pork, or chicken, and it can also be used in place of soy sauce to season rice. It is a popular addition to Filipino street food like fishballs and kikiam. For use as a condiment, It is mixed with mashed garlic, rock salt, and calamansi juice, with toyoMansi that produces a tangy dipping sauce great for spring rolls and lumpia.
Nipa Palm Vinegar
The many tastes of vinegar vary from region to region, but one, in particular, is sweet, salty, and strong enough to make fish and pork taste just a little bit better. This variant or variety of vinegar, called “sukang paombong or sukang sasa,” is well-liked throughout the province of Bulacan because of its unique flavor. Its intense flavor makes it ideal for cooking paksiw, the preparation of fish or pork in vinegar, as well as atsara and pickled papaya.
Cane Vinegar
The Philippines is abundant in sugar cane, which is why cane vinegar is famous all over the nation. Cane vinegar, also known as “sukang maasim,” made from sugar cane, is mild in flavor and less harsh than distilled vinegar is a staple in Filipino cooking and dipping. Due to its mild flavor, it is frequently used to make dipping sauces or as an ingredient for pickling other foods.
Cane vinegar is an excellent addition to any cuisine, imparting a delicious sweet-and-sour flavor to dishes. It can be used for pickling vegetables, meats, or fish; it also works well in stir-fry dishes with vegetables, meats, or seafood. A great Pinakbet and Adobo dish is best served with cane vinegar.
Kaong Palm Vinegar
The sap of a sugar palm tree or the Arenga pinnata tree is fermented to make a type of vinegar known as “sukang irok,” sukang kaong,” or “arengga palm vinegar.” It has a sweet and tangy flavor that makes it ideal for marinades and salad dressings.
Sukang Iloko
If you love your Filipino dishes, then chances are you’ve heard of sukang Iloko or Ilokano, which is popularly made in Ilocos. This vinegar is made from fermented sugarcane, and this vinegar is often used to add a unique touch to local dishes.
To the Ilocanos, “sukang iloko” is a cherished food ingredient, and not just a marinade or dip. The sukang Ilocano is a traditional vinegar that has a distinctive difference from cane vinegar and “sukang maasim” because of the additional ingredient of fermented sugar cane juice (basi).The sukang Ilocano’s pungent flavor makes it a perfect match for longganisa and empanada, the Ilocano delicacies for which it is a key ingredient
Although vinegar has different ingredients depending on the region, it always has the same purpose: to add flavor to other foods. As a result, thousands of varieties exist, with coconut and sugar cane being the most common. Vinegar can be used for tasty recipes—from pickling and marinating to adding it to your pantry or kitchen for use in recipes.
When making vinegar, Philippine Aslam Corporation believes in delivering the very best. The company specializes in three varieties of vinegar produced from coconut tuba, sukang iloko, and cane vinegar —with each product deliverable to a specific market niche. The company delivers each array with the same pride and passion, using state-of-the-art equipment that produces high-quality, safe products for consumption.
Who does not want products that are quality, wholesome and affordable? You can find them in Philippine Aslam Corporation for all your vinegar needs. Philippine Aslam Corporation specializes in producing high-quality, naturally brewed vinegar that is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. From different varieties of vinegar, we offer the best selection in the Philippines today. We will supply you with the finest vinegar available in the country. So what are you waiting for? Call us now!