Can apple cider vinegar be substitute when coloring eggs?

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I have egg coloring kit that suggested using vinegar for darker colors. Only have apple cider vinegar in cupboard. Can I use this instead or am I better off just using water?



Best Answer

Apple cider vinegar still contains the acidity that the dye needs to activate, so it should work just fine. You may encounter a slight discoloration due to the naturally brown tint of apple cider vinegar.




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What can I use instead of vinegar for coloring eggs?

You can use lemon or lime juice as a 1 to 1 replacement for vinegar in egg dye recipes.
  • For example, if the recipe calls for 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of vinegar, use 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of lemon or lime juice.
  • You can use fresh or bottled lemon or lime juice. Both will work the same way.


Does it matter what kind of vinegar you use to dye eggs?

*While the best vinegar for Easter egg dyeing is white, apple cider vinegar does work because it contains the same acidity necessary for the acid dye to work.

Do I have to use vinegar when coloring eggs?

Do you need vinegar to dye eggs? If you do not have vinegar you can use lemon juice as a substitute. This is an alternative to use as an acid to give the dye a vibrant color. You can also just use water instead but the eggs will be a light pastel without an acid to dye them in.

Do you use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to dye eggs?

Can I use apple cider vinegar to dye eggs? So, if you want to make vibrant Easter eggs, it's best to use white vinegar. While you can use apple cider vinegar, the color of the vinegar will have an impact on the final color of your Easter egg. Using apple cider vinegar won't give you bright, vibrant colors.



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Apple cider vinegar worked fine with no coloring issues either.

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