Roubai Organic Junmai Vinegar is brewed solely from organically grown domestic rice. Organic JAS certified.
Vinegar made by static fermentation has a mellow and rich acidity.
It also lacks the "stuffiness" often found in rice vinegar, and is characterized by its refreshing and fruity aroma.
Ingredients: 100% domestically grown, organically cultivated rice.
A fragrant and mellow organic junmai vinegar carefully brewed using ancient methods.
All rice used as an ingredient for Roubai is exclusively organically grown domestic rice.
It is cultivated without the use of any chemical synthetic pesticides, chemical synthetic fertilizers, or genetically modified technology.
To make vinegar from rice, it is first necessary to make "sake." The "sake" is made by hand following the traditional Japanese three-stage brewing method.
Fermenting the "sake" again produces vinegar. The fermentation from "sake" to vinegar is done by the ancient method of static fermentation, which takes approximately 3 months for 5,000 liters of sake to fully convert to vinegar. Therefore, it is not suitable for mass production, but it results in an elegant product with a mild acidity.
A junmai vinegar that enhances ingredients and envelops them with gentle acidity. It can be used in a wide variety of dishes, not just Japanese cuisine.
◆About Kawahara Vinegar Brewery
Currently, most of the vinegar distributed in the market is primarily made from brewed alcohol. Fermentation is also accelerated mechanically, usually completing in an instant what normally takes several months. While there may be advantages such as efficiency and price, many people are not aware of the true taste of vinegar.
Kawahara Vinegar Brewery makes sake using only rice as an ingredient, and then ferments that sake again to make vinegar.
By using traditional methods for both sake brewing and vinegar making, and taking time, we strive to create flavorful vinegars that bring out the taste of the rice.
In addition, we cultivate a portion of our raw materials (approximately 1/3 of all raw materials) ourselves. We have obtained organic certification and cultivate without using any pesticides.
◆Brewing
Vinegar is said to be "the oldest seasoning" and has existed since ancient times. In various parts of the world, sake has been made from crops suited to the local climate and environment, and vinegar has been made from that sake.
What is the raw material for vinegar? Many people are unaware of how it is made. Currently, mass-produced products distributed in the market, while inexpensive, are far from the original aroma and taste of vinegar. In today's world with a wide variety of seasonings, the role of vinegar may be very small.
However, we hope you will try vinegar made from carefully selected high-quality ingredients using traditional methods that take time.
It has a mellow taste that mass-produced products lack. If you dislike the sharp acidity of vinegar or tend to choke when eating vinegared dishes, please try Roubai. We believe its mild and rich acidity will change your impression of vinegar.
Also, many people dislike the unique aroma of vinegar made solely from rice. This is a "stuffy" aroma derived from rice, and some people avoid junmai vinegar because of it. Roubai is characterized by its absence of stuffiness and its fruity, refreshing aroma. We believe you will clearly notice the difference if you try it in simple vinegared dishes where the taste of the vinegar is directly felt.
If you can skillfully utilize the acidity of vinegar, your culinary repertoire will greatly expand. There is a tendency to feel that dishes are not delicious unless they have strong flavors. We do not deny that richness equals deliciousness, but excessive intake of sugar, salt, and fat is harmful to health.
We would be grateful if you could devise ways to add depth of flavor with acidity. Even a small amount of vinegar added at the end of stir-fries or simmered dishes of meat, fish, or vegetables can greatly improve the finished dish.
■Product Name: Junmai Vinegar Organic Domestic Roubai Organic Junmai Vinegar 500ml Organic JAS Organic
■Contents: 500ml
■Acidity: 4.5%
■Ingredients: Organically cultivated rice (domestic)
■Manufacturer or Seller: Gomei Kaisha Kawahara Vinegar Brewery
■Classification: Food Organic JAS
■Country of Manufacture: Japan
■Best Before Date: 2 years from the date of manufacture
*Please note that the actual賞味期限 (best before date) of the product you receive may be shorter depending on stock availability.
■Storage Method: Avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures, and store at room temperature. Refrigeration is recommended after opening.
【Disclaimer】
*The賞味期限 (best before date) indicated is the number of days from the date of manufacture. Please inquire for the actual date.
*Due to sharing inventory with our own website, it may be out of stock, require ordering, or be canceled depending on the timing.
*Due to product renewals, the packaging and product contents may differ slightly from the product delivered.
*Mail delivery is a post-drop service. Cash on delivery is not available. Due to thickness restrictions (3cm or less), it will be simple packaging.
We are not responsible for damage to the outer packaging.
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