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Vinegar
has been known and used since the most ancient civilisations,
as it is proven by the finding of an Egyptian vase -
dating back to
8.000 years betore Christ - that was used for
vinegar preservation. This is the oldest historical
evidence for vinegar's appreciation, but
many were those who used this product and praised its
qualities in the old times.
Pliny wrote about the "sweetness" of this
unique seasoning which was used by the people of Athens.
Hippocrates was one ofthe first doctors who prescribed
vinegar to treat troubles of the respiratory tracts
and used it as disinfectant and anti-inflammatory remedy
for wounds and ulcers.
The
praises and virtues of this healthy seasoning were
long sung through all the centuries until present days.
Today - thanks to a report card issued by the Pharmacy
Institute of Milan University - so many good qualities
are scientifically attributed to vinegar that it can
be considered by full right a fundamental nutrition
element.
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