Distilled vinegar

Most vinegars are fermented, which means they can accumulate histamine — distilled white vinegar tends to sit much lower on the spectrum.

• Comparison to other vinegars — red wine vinegar and balsamic are considered high-histamine; distilled white vinegar is generally regarded as considerably lower, though the precise reasons are not fully documented in the histamine intolerance literature

• A practical swap — for recipes that call for a splash of vinegar, distilled white vinegar is commonly recommended as the more manageable choice

For everyday cooking, distilled white vinegar is typically the more comfortable option compared to wine or cider vinegars.