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The Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
People are only just realising what fish and chip shop vinegar really is and their minds are blown
IT'S a Great British delicacy that even attracts visitors from the US, who travel all the way to the UK just to try it out. A portion of hot fish and chips from your local chippy, or enjoyed by the seaside, is an absolute must for a weekend treat or while on a staycation. And for most people, the experience wouldn't be complete without jazzing up their chips with a sprinkle of salt and a splash of vinegar. However, people are only just discovering that the vinegar used at fish and chip shops isn't actually vinegar, and the revelation has left many minds blown. Instead, these shops use a cheaper alternative that legally cannot be called vinegar. This substitute is known as a 'non-brewed condiment' and is made from acetic acid, water, and colouring. And before you start thinking fish and chip shops are ripping you off, it's worth knowing that there are some practical benefits to using this alternative. The non-brewed condiment is halal, as it doesn't contain any alcohol since there's no malt involved in its production. It's also gluten-free, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions. Additionally, it can often be purchased in concentrate form, which makes it easier to store and transport, reducing costs for shops. There are also strict rules in place to ensure customers aren't misled. Legally, the non-brewed condiment cannot be labelled as vinegar, nor can it be poured into bottles labelled as vinegar to avoid any deception. This debate was ignited after LadBible shared an Instagram post explaining the difference. They wrote: 'What you're usually getting is something called non-brewed condiment, which is a cheaper, vinegar-flavoured alternative made from acetic acid, water, and colouring. 'It looks and tastes like the real deal, but it's not legally allowed to be called vinegar because it isn't brewed from alcohol.' The post quickly sparked a lively discussion, with many people rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts on the revelation. Chippy vinegar One person wrote: 'I suppose saying 'do you want salt & acetic acid on your fish and chips?' isn't as appealing as saying 'do you want salt and vinegar on your chips?'' Another added: 'Sorry but chippy 'vinegar' is the best, even if my whole life has been a lie.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tell us about your favourite chippy in the hotly-anticipated Best Chippy Award
"Well it's the end of the working week and and I'm rushing back home quick; I'm starving," the famous Lancashire Hotpots sing in their hit "Chippy Tea". And that's because the smell of chips wafting down the road is an aroma plenty of northerners can resonate with. So when you're next at the end of an arduous week of jobs" target="_blank">work and want to know what chippy is going to give you the best experience - The Bolton News is on hand. Introducing The Bolton News Best Chippy 2025, the latest in a long line of competitions held by us this year to celebrate local businesses. (Image: NQ) As always, we want you all to get nominating! Did you get an absolutely whale-sized haddock at your one on the corner last week? Or, is the service at your go-to choice always superb? Either way, and for whatever reason, nominate your pick using the QR code provided. Once the top ten have been selected from you nominations, we will feature each chippy in the paper and you vote for your Telegraph's a Am before sending it off to us. (Image: NQ)The Bolton News audience and content editor, Saiqa Chaudhari said: "This is a great opportunity for you to reward your favourite chippy for all those chippy teas you've had over the years. "We've got so many fantastic chip shops in our area so it's going to be a tough one to win. "We always want to work with local businesses in order for the best of the best in the borough to be recognised. "And who knows, it could be your most beloved chip shop displaying our certificate inside next!" All that remains to say is, in the words of the 'Hotpots' themselves: "Chippy tea, chippy tea, I wants a chippy tea, but you keep givin' me posh nosh, It don't agree with me." To nominate scan the QR code or visit Nominations will close on Sunday 25th May. Voting slips will be in print from 2nd to 14th June
