-------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Ed. I think it is to do with what the vinegar is made from rice, wine, beer, barley etc. I'm guesing but I think that some vinegars contain malt. I've heard that balsamic vinegar, apple and wine vinegars are OK for us.aken from aol encyclopedia-- Vinegar (from the French vinaigre, sour wine) is an acidic liquid obtained from the fermentation of alcohol and used either as a condiment or a preservative. Vinegar usually has an acid content of between 4 and 8 percent; in flavor it may be sharp, rich, or mellow.
(Your testing kit's instructions will tell you how to locate the pad.) Totally immerse it in the urine sample. Immediately remove it again so the pads do not dissolve. Pass the ketone testing strip through your urine stream if you do not wish to use the method of immersing it in a sample cup. Just be sure not to immerse the strip in your urine stream for more than a couple of seconds. Hold the testing strip horizontally and wait for about 15 seconds.
Testing for blood ketones is the same as testing for blood glucose. Cost differences between urine and blood ketone testing: Urine: approximately $12 for 50 test strips. Blood: approximately $65 for 10 strips. Insurance companies do tend to cover a portion of the cost of the ketone test strips. Patients need to check with their insurance provider to confirm their co-pay.