A homemade mix of balsamic vinegar and sparkling water, labelled ‘healthy Coke’, is being widely tried online. Guardian Australia staffers put it to the test
Just one of the eight tasters in the Guardian Australia office said they could see how sparkling water with balsamic vinegar tasted like Coca-Cola.Just one of the eight tasters in the Guardian Australia office said they could see how sparkling water with balsamic vinegar tasted like Coca-Cola.Last modified on Fri 10 Jun 2022 21.02 BSTA simple homemade concoction of sparkling water with a splash of balsamic vinegar has become a viral experiment on social media.
Dietician Dr Rosemary Stanton says: “It may be better for your waistline, but it may not be any better for your teeth. Dr Mikaela Chinotti, an oral health specialist, says even if there is no sugar in the sparkling water, the drink is still a problem. The acidity in both balsamic vinegar and carbonated water wears down tooth enamel.
“It tastes like salad dressing, like a refreshing salad drink,” said another staff member, who happily polished off the whole glass. “I would drink if it was given to me, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to make it as a treat.” Sommelier Samantha Payne says of the ‘healthy Coke’ trending on TikTok: ‘My initial reaction was “oh lord, why is this a thing?”’Another staff member said: “It’s pretty good. Surprisingly good. Smells like balsamic vinegar, though. I would do it again, sure. I reckon it could do with something else though, like a squeeze of lime.”
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