Tea Based Vinegar

Vinegar is a fermented beverage renowned for various health benefits. For diversification of tea and its value addition, CSIR-IHBT developed a tea based vinegar. This fermented beverage contains natural antioxidants and organic acids solely produced during fermentation. The experimental studies of this beverage have showed anti-obesity properties.

Market potential

Vinegar is major segment of fermented beverages with global market of USD 800 billion in 2018 and growing at CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 5.7%.

1.Enriched in natural antioxidants and organic acids

2.Each ml of tea vinegar contains 500-600 μg of gallic acid equivalentphenolics

3.Each ml of tea vinegar contains 400-500 μg of trolox equivalent antioxidants

4.Contains up to 50 g/L (5%) of acetic acid produced during fermentation

5.Contains no added chemicals and preservatives