Exploring Ultrasound and Microwave-Assisted Accelerated Aging of Jerez Vinegar: Impacts on Phenolic, Volatile, Colorimetric, and Sensory Properties

Jerez vinegar is a high-quality wine vinegar produced in the Vinagre de Jerez denomination of origin (Spain) and is traditionally aged in wood barrels for over 10 years. Considering the long aging process, a practical technique to accelerate the aging process was simulated. This study aimed to evaluate ultrasound and microwave treatments as alternative aging methods for fresh Jerez vinegars with oak chips, and to investigate their effects on phenolic content, volatile compounds, and...