most vinegar is created as the second stage of the process Sugar ---> alcohol ---> vinegar, I am not aware of a strain of bacteria that can work directly on sugar without the initial transformation to alcohol. Pierre MacKay :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::