Apple vinegar is a pantry staple across Turkish homes, valued for a rounder, fruitier tang than plain white vinegar. This Burcu PET bottle holds 500 ml, and the maker's ingredient list is short: apple vinegar with 4-5% acidity, plus sodium metabisulphite (E-223) as an antioxidant. Burcu's nutrition table gives just 0.8 kcal per 100 g, so a splash brings sharpness rather than richness to a dish.
Reach for it wherever a gentle acidic note is needed: whisk it with olive oil, salt and a pinch of dried mint for a quick salad dressing, splash it over shredded cabbage or a shepherd's salad, use it in a brine for quick pickled onions and cucumbers, or add a spoonful to lentil soup or bean stews just before serving.
Store the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and close the cap firmly after each use. Because E-223 is a sulphite, anyone who is sensitive to sulphites should avoid this product or check the label on the bottle before use.