Burger

Burger recipes have been around for centuries, with the first documented recipe dating back to 1490. The burger as we know it today, however, did not become popular until the early 1900s.

The earliest known recipe for a sandwich made with beef dates back to 1490, when King Henry VII of England dined on a beef and bread dish. However, the burger as we know it today did not become popular until the early 1900s.

The modern hamburger was born in 1885, when a New York City restaurant called Delmonico's served a ground beef sandwich on a bun. This sandwich was called a "hamburger," after the German city of Hamburg, where a similar sandwich was popular.

Advice

When it comes to making a burger, the key is to be creative and experiment with different flavors. Start by selecting a good quality bun, then choose your favorite meat and season it with herbs and spices for added flavor. When adding condiments, such as mayo, ketchup, and mustard, make sure to spread them out evenly. Finally, top it off with your favorite cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. When grilling the burger, make sure to use a medium heat to ensure that your burger is cooked to perfection. Enjoy your delicious burger!

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Recipes

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Black Bean Burgers

  • bean liquid
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • stemless porcini mushroom
  • black bean
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • rolled oat
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Homemade Hamburger Helper

  • salt
  • white wine
  • ground beef
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • cheddar cheese
  • chive
  • oil
  • hot sauce
  • hot smoked paprika
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • heavy cream
  • american cheese
  • smoked bacon
  • elbow pasta
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The Ultimate Veggie Burger

  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • kidney bean
  • beet
  • brown rice
  • mushroom
  • panko bread crumb
  • cotija cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • egg
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • tamari almond
  • dulce pimentón
  • salt
  • tofu
  • tempeh
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Beautiful Burger Buns

  • yeast
  • egg
  • egg white
  • salt
  • sugar
  • butter
  • butter
  • king arthur all purpose flour
  • water
  • sesame seed
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Chapli Burgers

  • TO SERVE
  • hamburger bun
  • herbed yogurt
  • iceberg lettuce
  • persian cucumber
  • tamarind ketchup
  • FOR BURGERS
  • oil
  • salt
  • ground beef
  • coriander seed
  • ginger
  • cumin powder
  • garam masala
  • garlic
  • egg
  • red pepper flake
  • jalapeño
  • tomato
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • pomegranate seed
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Vegan Mushroom Bean Burger

  • pinto bean
  • garlic
  • onion
  • parsley
  • egg replacer
  • cumin
  • water
  • canola oil
  • green onion
  • mushroom
  • hamburger bun
  • spinach
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Tuna or Salmon Burgers

  • TUNA OR SALMON BURGERS
  • condiment
  • pepper
  • lime
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • hamburger bun
  • tuna
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • worcestershire sauce
  • shallot
  • caper
  • cilantro
  • ginger
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White Bean Burgers

  • pepper
  • salt
  • hamburger bun
  • egg
  • onion
  • bread crumb
  • parsley
  • navy bean
  • olive oil
  • sage
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
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Spiced Lamb Burger

  • coriander
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • lamb
  • parsley
  • cumin
  • pita bread
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Turkey and Vegetable Burgers

  • canola oil
  • condiment
  • pepper
  • salt
  • hamburger bun
  • olive oil
  • ketchup
  • barbecue sauce
  • garlic
  • ground turkey breast
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • carrot
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Juicy Oven-Baked Burgers

  • salt
  • ground beef
  • worcestershire sauce
  • black pepper
  • dill pickle
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic powder
  • steak sauce
  • tomato
  • lettuce
  • american cheese
  • hamburger bun
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Black Bean Burger With an Egg on Top

  • cornmeal
  • oil
  • salt
  • bun
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • brown rice
  • egg
  • serrano chile
  • sunny side egg
  • chipotle chile powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • cornstarch dissolved
  • cumin seed
  • black bean
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Burgers

  • shallot
  • tomato
  • ground chicken breast
  • tarragon
  • grill seasoning
  • poultry seasoning
  • sweet paprika
  • vegetable
  • mayonnaise
  • rounded dijon mustard
  • deli swiss cheese
  • kaiser roll
  • canadian bacon
  • leaf lettuce
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Best Veggie Burger

  • panko bread crumb
  • mirin
  • walnut
  • smoked paprika
  • flaxseed
  • mushroom
  • short grain brown rice
  • balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil
  • tamari
  • sriracha
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • hamburger bun
  • nonstick spray
  • salt
  • vegan worcestershire sauce
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BBQ Chicken Burgers with Slaw

  • salt
  • butter
  • hot sauce
  • worcestershire sauce
  • grill seasoning palm
  • sugar
  • lemon
  • onion
  • ground chicken
  • cabbage
  • honey
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • rounded sweet pickle relish
  • cornmeal kaiser roll
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The BEST Homemade Hamburger Helper

  • milk
  • water
  • ground beef
  • olive oil
  • ketchup
  • onion
  • tomato paste
  • chicken
  • cheddar cheese
  • garlic powder
  • rotini noodle
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • parsley
  • salt
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Juicy Lucy Burger

  • bread
  • salt
  • onion
  • ground beef
  • sugar
  • canola
  • butter
  • potato roll
  • american cheese
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Spiced Lamb Burgers

  • mango
  • black pepper
  • green
  • onion
  • salt
  • green onion
  • carrot
  • lettuce
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • chili
  • onion
  • lamb shoulder
  • turmeric
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Black Bean Burgers

  • salt
  • garlic
  • egg
  • tomato
  • bread crumb
  • red pepper flake
  • onion
  • ketchup
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • black bean
  • hamburger roll
  • romaine lettuce
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Vegan Chickpea Veggie Burgers

  • carrot
  • celery
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • all purpose flour
  • onion
  • pepper
  • chickpea
  • vegetable oil
  • bun
  • condiment
  • lettuce
  • avocado
  • onion
  • tomato
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Cheeseburger Soup

  • ground beef
  • basil
  • parsley flake
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • sour cream
  • pepper
  • velveeta cheese
  • chicken broth
  • onion
  • celery
  • carrot
  • salt
  • potato
  • butter
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Mushroom and Turkey Burgers

  • baharat
  • hamburger bun
  • paprika
  • salt
  • ground turkey
  • mushroom base
  • baharat
  • cinnamon
  • egg
  • cumin seed
  • nutmeg
  • onion
  • parsley
  • cayenne pepper
  • canola
  • allspice berry
  • black peppercorn
  • cilantro
  • mint
  • garlic
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Hamburgers

  • ground beef
  • horseradish
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • garlic
  • worcestershire sauce
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Almost-Famous Animal-Style Burgers

  • pepper
  • salt
  • sweet relish
  • white vinegar
  • mayonnaise
  • dill pickle
  • yellow mustard
  • ground beef
  • ketchup
  • vegetable oil
  • onion
  • iceberg lettuce
  • hamburger bun
  • tomato
  • american cheese
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The Perfect Burger

  • ground beef
  • tomato
  • caesar salad dressing
  • herb
  • lemon rind
  • gingerroot
  • ketchup
  • sour cream
  • curry powder
  • thyme
  • lemon pepper
  • mustard
  • sesame oil
  • teriyaki sauce
  • worcestershire sauce
  • garlic
  • egg
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • pepper
  • salt
  • cajun seasoning
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Black Bean Burger

  • arugula
  • canola oil
  • mayonnaise
  • salt
  • tomato
  • bread crumb
  • egg
  • kaiser roll
  • chili powder
  • onion
  • black bean
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Veggie Burgers

  • egg
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • parmesan cheese
  • panko breadcrumb
  • cashew
  • paprika
  • mayonnaise
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • mushroom
  • brown rice
  • green onion
  • cannellini bean
  • potato
  • french fry
  • bun
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Smoked Burgers

  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • ground beef
  • hamburger bun
  • cheese
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Balkan Burgers

  • kajmak
  • red pepper eggplant ajvar
  • ground beef
  • ground pork
  • veal
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • onions onion
  • sparkling water
  • pita bread
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Veggie Burger

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • mayonnaise
  • carrot
  • chickpea
  • egg
  • shallot
  • bragg liquid amino
  • wheat berry
  • porcini mushroom
  • cheddar cheese
  • olive oil
  • bun
  • shiitake mushroom
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Turkey Burgers

  • ground turkey
  • canola oil
  • dijon mustard
  • worcestershire sauce
  • egg
  • ketchup
  • garlic powder
  • pepper
  • onion powder
  • bread crumb
  • salt
  • bun
  • condiments ketchup
  • lettuce
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Lentil Burgers

  • salt
  • wheat bun
  • green
  • lemon juice
  • milk greek yogurt
  • oat
  • lemon zest
  • smoked paprika
  • white miso
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • crimini mushroom
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Nando's Portuguese Chicken Burgers

  • oregano
  • olive oil
  • red bell pepper capsicum
  • salt
  • sugar
  • egg mayonnaise
  • birds eye red chily
  • sour cream
  • paprika
  • onion powder
  • tomato
  • peri peri sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • malt vinegar
  • chicken thigh
  • roll
  • garlic
  • potato
  • black pepper
  • red colouring
  • french fry
  • lettuce
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The BEST Black Bean Burger

  • mayonnaise
  • adobo sauce
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • egg
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • black bean
  • lime juice
  • chipotle
  • garlic
  • wheat breadcrumb
  • hamburger bun
  • burger lettuce
  • salt
  • salt
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Any Bean Burgers

  • bean
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • egg
  • panko breadcrumb
  • walnut
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • bbq sauce
  • hamburger bun
  • cheese
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Best Black Bean Burger

  • panko bread crumb
  • balsamic vinegar
  • tamari
  • cumin
  • egg
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • onion
  • chipotles chipotle pepper
  • garlic
  • black bean
  • cooking spray
  • olive oil
  • hamburger bun
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Hamburger Recipe

  • oil
  • onion
  • hamburger bun
  • cheese
  • ground beef
  • potato
  • french fry
  • ketchup
  • lettuce
  • salt
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Chicken Cobb Burger

  • romaine lettuce
  • lemon juice
  • dijon mustard
  • worcestershire sauce
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • avocado
  • ground chicken
  • blue cheese
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sugar
  • canola oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • hamburger bun
  • bacon
  • salt
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Big Daddy's Sloppy Joe Burgers

  • hot sauce
  • beef tenderloin
  • black pepper
  • mustard
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • dark brown sugar
  • grapeseed oil
  • garlic
  • steak sauce
  • brioche bun
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Veggie Burger

  • burger
  • salt
  • barbecue sauce
  • chili powder
  • egg white
  • shallot
  • cumin
  • white grain rice
  • black bean
  • vegetable oil
  • hamburger bun
  • pickled jalapeño

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
garlic
olive oil
hamburger bun
egg
ground beef
black pepper
pepper
mayonnaise
butter
tomato
black bean
water
parsley
worcestershire sauce
ketchup
vegetable oil
cumin
cheddar cheese
sugar
lettuce
cilantro
american cheese
shallot
garlic powder
condiment
carrot
oil
mushroom
green onion
avocado
milk
all purpose flour
lemon juice
onion powder
bread crumb
soy sauce
canola oil
bun
potato
cheese
smoked paprika
hot sauce
panko bread crumb
yeast
dijon mustard
red pepper flake
sesame oil
ground turkey
cayenne pepper
bacon
ground pork
chive
beet
brown rice
egg white
sesame seed
ground chicken
lime
spinach
feta
mint
jalapeño
red wine vinegar
honey
coriander
bell pepper
cornmeal
canola
basil
sour cream
paprika
mustard
chili powder
french fry
brioche bread
panko
sweet potato
iceberg lettuce
persian cucumber
ginger
lamb
butter lettuce
white vinegar
bread
thyme
sirloin
stilton cheese
mango
yogurt
caper
navy bean
cinnamon
pita bread
barbecue sauce
ground turkey breast
dill pickle
steak sauce
cumin seed
poultry seasoning
kaiser roll
portobello mushroom
walnut
balsamic vinegar
tamari
tomato paste
maple syrup
garlic salt
potato roll
wasabi paste
brioche bun
mushroom base
green
hamburger roll
romaine lettuce
celery
chickpea
oregano
baharat
chipotle
cashew
herb
panko breadcrumb
envelope onion soup
pickled jalapeño
bean liquid
stemless porcini mushroom
rolled oat
white wine
bay leaf
hot smoked paprika
chicken stock
heavy cream
smoked bacon
elbow pasta
kidney bean
cotija cheese
tamari almond
dulce pimentón
tofu
tempeh
king arthur all purpose flour
quinoa
red lentil
grape seed oil
herbed yogurt
tamarind ketchup
coriander seed
cumin powder
garam masala
pomegranate seed
potato bun
sichuan peppercorn
turbinado sugar
pinto bean
egg replacer
hawaiian hamburger bun
red wine
boston lettuce
chipotle hot sauce
rye bread
cherry tomato
brioche roll
tuna
sage
umami dust
ruby port
ground beef brisket
brioche hamburger bun
serrano chile
sunny side egg
chipotle chile powder
cornstarch dissolved
ground chicken breast
tarragon
grill seasoning
sweet paprika
vegetable
rounded dijon mustard
deli swiss cheese
canadian bacon
leaf lettuce
mirin
flaxseed
short grain brown rice
sriracha
nonstick spray
vegan worcestershire sauce
grill seasoning palm
lemon
cabbage
rounded sweet pickle relish
cornmeal kaiser roll
chicken
rotini noodle
hamburger condiment
applesauce
sourdough roll
chili
lamb shoulder
turmeric
bread flour
italian seasoning
olive
parsley flake
velveeta cheese
chicken broth
burger fixings you like
rosemary
portobello mushroom cap
nutmeg
allspice berry
black peppercorn
vegan meat
vegan cheese
vegan hamburger bun
sushi grade
horseradish
sweet relish
yellow mustard
as lettuce
poblano pepper
caesar salad dressing
lemon rind
gingerroot
curry powder
lemon pepper
teriyaki sauce
cajun seasoning
arugula
parmesan cheese
cannellini bean
too sirloin
melting cheese
pickle
chuck
dinner roll
frank red hot sauce
kajmak
red pepper eggplant ajvar
veal
onions onion
sparkling water
bragg liquid amino
wheat berry
porcini mushroom
shiitake mushroom
condiments ketchup
stale white bread
wheat bun
milk greek yogurt
oat
lemon zest
white miso
crimini mushroom
red bell pepper capsicum
egg mayonnaise
birds eye red chily
peri peri sauce
malt vinegar
chicken thigh
roll
red colouring
adobo sauce
lime juice
wheat breadcrumb
burger lettuce
bean
bbq sauce
corn
chipotles chipotle pepper
cooking spray
brown
goat cheese
blue cheese
red pepper
montreal steak seasoning
bleu cheese crumble
onion roll
kale
pecan
vegan butter
beef tenderloin
dark brown sugar
grapeseed oil
halloumi cheese
summer squash
nonfat milk powder
shortening
burger
white grain rice

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • rice wine vinegar

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • brioche bun
  • bun
  • brioche burger bun
  • roll
  • english muffin
  • brioche hamburger bun
  • sesame seed bun
  • swiss cheese
  • kaiser roll
  • grapeseed oil
  • hamburger bun
  • lime juice
  • red pepper flake
  • smoked paprika
  • american cheese
  • blue cheese
  • cinnamon
  • sesame oil
  • ground turkey
  • yellow mustard
  • lettuce
  • bell pepper
  • apple cider vinegar

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 45%
  • onion 26%
  • garlic 21%
  • black pepper 18%
  • hamburger bun 18%
  • mayonnaise 17%
  • olive oil 16%
  • ground beef 16%
  • tomato 13%
  • egg 13%
  • vegetable oil 10%
  • butter 9%

Common Ingredients

  • ketchup 8%
  • cilantro 8%
  • worcestershire sauce 7%
  • cumin 7%
  • pepper 7%
  • lettuce 7%
  • lemon juice 6%
  • parsley 6%
  • garlic powder 6%
  • green onion 6%
  • cheddar cheese 6%
  • bacon 6%
  • avocado 5%
  • black bean 5%
  • dijon mustard 5% See More
  • bread crumb 5%
  • cayenne pepper 5%
  • sugar 5%
  • onion powder 4%
  • jalapeño 4%
  • chili powder 4%
  • carrot 4%
  • oregano 4%
  • canola oil 4%
  • all purpose flour 4%

Usual Ingredients

  • ground turkey 3%
  • soy sauce 3%
  • thyme 3%
  • american cheese 3%
  • bell pepper 3%
  • honey 3%
  • shallot 3%
  • cheese 3%
  • ginger 3%
  • mushroom 3%
  • smoked paprika 3%
  • water 3%
  • arugula 3%
  • chuck 3%
  • hot sauce 3% See More
  • 3%
  • basil 3%
  • bun 3%
  • sriracha 3%
  • oil 2%
  • panko bread crumb 2%
  • apple cider vinegar 2%
  • brioche bun 2%
  • lemon zest 2%
  • lime juice 2%
  • paprika 2%
  • quinoa 2%
  • ground chicken 2%
  • lamb 2%
  • mint 2%
  • parmesan cheese 2%
  • feta 2%
  • ground pork 2%
  • blue cheese 2%
  • butter lettuce 2%
  • iceberg lettuce 2%
  • mustard 2%
  • panko breadcrumb 2%
  • sesame oil 2%
  • lime 2%
  • red pepper flake 2%
  • romaine lettuce 2%
  • sirloin 2%
  • spinach 2%
  • tomato paste 2%
  • barbecue sauce 2%
  • chipotle 2%
  • cinnamon 2%
  • coriander 2%
  • pickle 2%
  • balsamic vinegar 1%
  • brown sugar 1%
  • caper 1%
  • celery 1%
  • chickpea 1%
  • dark brown sugar 1%
  • dill pickle 1%
  • greek yogurt 1%
  • red pepper 1%
  • roll 1%
  • brioche hamburger bun 1%
  • chive 1%
  • cooking spray 1%
  • curry powder 1%
  • horseradish 1%
  • kaiser roll 1%
  • milk 1%
  • monterey jack cheese 1%
  • oat 1%
  • portobello mushroom 1%
  • red wine vinegar 1%
  • salmon 1%
  • swiss cheese 1%
  • walnut 1%
  • cucumber 1%
  • lemon 1%
  • mozzarella cheese 1%
  • potato 1%
  • sour cream 1%
  • yellow mustard 1%
  • bibb lettuce 1%
  • bread 1%
  • condiment 1%
  • corn 1%
  • cumin seed 1%
  • dill 1%
  • french fry 1%
  • green leaf lettuce 1%
  • red cabbage 1%
  • rice wine vinegar 1%
  • sweet potato 1%
  • beet 1%
  • brioche burger bun 1%
  • brown rice 1%
  • buttermilk 1%
  • cajun seasoning 1%
  • guacamole 1%
  • hamburger 1%
  • pepper jack cheese 1%
  • potato bun 1%
  • red wine 1%
  • sesame seed 1%
  • sesame seed bun 1%
  • steak sauce 1%
  • brioche roll 1%
  • canola 1%
  • chorizo 1%
  • cotija cheese 1%
  • egg white 1%
  • english muffin 1%
  • grapeseed oil 1%
  • maple syrup 1%
  • mustard powder 1%
  • onion roll 1%
  • pickled jalapeño 1%
  • provolone cheese 1%
  • rosemary 1%
  • sesame hamburger bun 1%
  • sweet relish 1%
  • tamari 1%
  • white vinegar 1%
  • yogurt 1%