Balsamic Cream - classic Messino – 250 ml
This is the type of addition that can "finish" a plate in a second. Classic Messino balsamic cream is made from aged balsamic vinegar and concentrated grape must, giving it a thick, glaze-like consistency, an intense aroma, and a pleasant sweet-and-sour balance. Ideal when you want to add depth to a dish without making a sauce from scratch.
Taste and texture
A thick, glossy glaze with a deep, balsamic aroma and a sweet-and-sour profile. It easily "draws" on the plate and adheres well to ingredients – from salads to cheeses and roasted vegetables.
Origin and ingredients
Brand: Messino (Papadeas Vinegar). Origin: Kalamata, Greece.
Ingredients: balsamic vinegar 40%, concentrated grape must.
Manufacturer's declarations: gluten-free, no added sugar, vegan.
Allergens
No declared allergens. Product is gluten-free (according to manufacturer's declaration).
Application
- salads: arugula, mixed greens, tomato – as a ready-to-use "topping" dressing
- cheeses and boards: feta, manouri, aged cheeses, cold cuts
- vegetables: roasted pumpkin, beets, grilled zucchini
- meats and marinades: for roasts and simple marinades
- sauces: as a quick "flavor enhancer" in warm sauces
- sweet dishes: yogurt, ice cream – if you like unusual, balsamic combinations
Pairings
With extra virgin olive oil and tomatoes (the simplest classic), with cheeses (especially creamy ones), and with roasted vegetables. On a Greek table, it also works perfectly as a finishing touch to a mezze platter – alongside olives and bread.
Key features
- 40% balsamic vinegar + grape must → simple ingredients and full aroma
- thick glaze consistency → ideal for drizzling and finishing dishes
- gluten-free → manufacturer's declaration
- no added sugar → sweetness comes from grape must
- vegan → suitable for plant-based cuisine
- versatile → salads, cheeses, vegetables, meats
Specification
| Name |
Balsamic Cream – Classic |
| Brand / manufacturer |
Messino (Papadeas Vinegar) |
| Origin |
Kalamata, Greece |
| Volume |
250 ml |
| Ingredients |
balsamic vinegar 40%, concentrated grape must |
| Allergens |
no declared; gluten-free (according to manufacturer) |
| Features |
gluten-free, no added sugar, vegan |
| Storage / best before date |
on packaging |
Nutritional values (per 100g)
| Energy |
1058 kJ / 249 kcal |
| Fat |
< 0.1 g |
| of which saturated fatty acids |
< 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates |
57.1 g |
| of which sugars |
52 ± 5 g |
| Protein |
0.4 g |
| Salt |
0.052 g |
How to use (simple and homemade)
- Salad: drizzle a thin stream over the plate (a little goes a long way).
- Cheese: sprinkle feta/manouri and add olive oil and pepper.
- Vegetables: use as a finish for roasted vegetables.
- Marinade: add 1-2 teaspoons to olive oil and spices.
FAQ
1) Is this balsamic vinegar or cream?
It's balsamic cream (glaze) – thicker, for drizzling and finishing dishes.
2) Is it gluten-free?
Yes – according to the manufacturer's declaration.
3) Where does the sweetness come from if there's "no added sugar"?
From concentrated grape must.
4) What does it pair best with?
With salads, cheeses, and roasted vegetables – where it makes the quickest impact.
5) Can it be used in sweet dishes?
Yes – for example, with yogurt or ice cream, if you like unusual combinations.
Who is it ideal for?
- for people who want to quickly enhance the flavor of salads and cheeses
- for fans of sweet-and-sour Mediterranean-style finishes
- for those who like products with simple ingredients
Pairs with
- extra virgin olive oil and salads
- feta, manouri, and aged cheeses
- roasted vegetables
- cold cuts and boards
- yogurt (for sweet dishes)
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