Honestly very confused by how it can be a mainstream condiment/dressing. For me it’s just acidic. Doesn’t really taste of much but sorta tingles on my tongue/throat. Sorta like when you burp up a little stomach acid or a milder version of when you throw up stomach acid. Very confused about salt and vinegar chips and any sort of vinegar based salad dressing.
Love it, honestly it’s the only foods that I can think of how it tastes and my salivary glands go off. There are times when I crave it in some capacity.
I buy “double strength” vinegar for my chips and things. The vapours, when it hits my hot food, make me cough because its so strong but I love it. It also burns/damages my tongue, but again I love it
For me vinegar’s contribution to foods is that it brings out hidden flavors from the other ingredients. But just a tiny amount is enough to do that. Any more and it’s kinda gross. I agree with everything op said.