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S>No, here in the US vinegar is on our forbidden list because it's
 >distilled from grain.  Only recently have there been efforts to remove
 >it.  I must admit, I have not had to nerve to reintroduce it to my
 >diet as of yet...

Here in the US, many of us were told that "vinegar" on a label is o.k.
Just to avoid "distilled vinegar". I cook with approved vinegars all
the time.AMS