How Unhealthy Is Balsamic Vinegar? Separating Fact from Flavor
                                
                                
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                                For centuries, traditional balsamic vinegar was considered a medicinal elixir in Italian folk medicine. Today, however, with so many varieties flooding the market, many question its health credentials. So, how unhealthy is balsamic vinegar, and does its flavor justify the risk?