verjuice

/ˈvɜrdʒus/
noun
  1. A sour juice obtained from unripe grapes, crabapples, or other fruit, used in cooking and as a condiment.
    • The chef added a splash of verjuice to the sauce for a tangy flavor.
    • In medieval times, verjuice was commonly used instead of vinegar.
    • You can substitute lemon juice or white wine for verjuice in a recipe.
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