Old Plum Organic Pure Rice Vinegar is brewed exclusively from domestically produced, organically cultivated rice. It is certified under the JAS Organic standard.
Vinegar produced through static fermentation has a mellow and rich acidity.
Additionally, it features a refreshing and fruity aroma characteristic of high-quality rice vinegar, without the typical "mure aroma" often found in rice vinegars.
The raw materials are 100% domestically grown, organic rice.
Carefully brewed using traditional methods, it is a fragrant and mellow organic pure rice vinegar.
All rice used as raw material for Old Plum is domestically produced and organically cultivated.
It is grown without the use of chemical synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or genetic modification techniques.
To produce vinegar from rice, first, "sake" must be made. This "sake" is produced manually following the traditional Japanese method called "Sandan Shikomi" (three-stage brewing).
When this "sake" undergoes a second fermentation, it becomes vinegar. Because the fermentation from "sake" to vinegar is performed using an ancient method called static fermentation, 5,000 liters of sake take approximately three months to fully convert into vinegar.
Therefore, this process is not suitable for mass production, but it results in a refined product with a gentle acidity.
This pure rice vinegar enhances the ingredients and envelops them with a gentle acidity. It can be used not only in Japanese cuisine but also in various other dishes.
◆ About Kawara Vinegar Manufacturing
Currently, most vinegars on the market are primarily made with brewing alcohol. The fermentation process is often accelerated mechanically, completing what would normally take several months in a matter of moments. While this method offers advantages in efficiency and cost, many people are unaware of the true deliciousness of natural vinegar.
Kawara Vinegar Manufacturing produces vinegar solely from rice, brewing sake from rice and then fermenting it again to produce vinegar.
Both sake brewing and vinegar making are carried out using traditional methods, taking time to preserve the flavor of the rice and produce rich-tasting vinegar.
Additionally, about one-third of the raw materials are cultivated in-house. These are certified organic and grown without any pesticides.
◆ Brewing
Vinegar is said to be the oldest seasoning, existing since ancient times. Around the world, crops suited to the local climate and terrain have been used to produce sake, which in turn has been used to produce vinegar.
Many people are unaware of what raw materials are used for vinegar or how it is made. Currently, mass-produced vinegar on the market often sacrifices the original aroma and flavor of vinegar for lower cost.
In today’s diverse landscape of seasonings, the role of vinegar may be quite limited.
However, we encourage you to try vinegar made from carefully selected high-quality raw materials and traditional methods, which take time to produce.
It has a mellow flavor that mass-produced products lack. If you find the sharp acidity of typical vinegar unpleasant or experience choking when eating vinegared dishes, please try Old Plum. Its gentle and rich acidity can change your impression of vinegar.
Furthermore, some people dislike the distinctive aroma of rice-based vinegar, known as "mure aroma," which can cause them to avoid pure rice vinegar. Old Plum has no mure aroma and features a fruity, refreshing scent.
You will notice the difference when enjoying simple vinegared dishes where the vinegar’s flavor is directly felt.
If you skillfully utilize the acidity of vinegar, your meals can be greatly expanded. Even adding a small amount of vinegar to stir-fried or simmered meat, fish, or vegetables can significantly improve the dish.
■ Product Name: Organic Pure Rice Vinegar, Domestic Old Plum Organic Pure Rice Vinegar 1.8L, Organic JAS Certified
■ Content Volume: 1.8L (1800ml)
■ Acidity: 4.5%
■ Ingredients: Organic cultivated rice (domestic)
■ Manufacturer or Seller: Gomei Kaisha Kawara Vinegar Manufacturing
■ Category: Food, Organic JAS
■ Country of Manufacture: Japan
■ Best Before: 2 years from the date of manufacture
*Please note that the actual shelf life of the product delivered may be shorter depending on stock status.
■ Storage Instructions: Store at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperatures. After opening, refrigeration is recommended.
【Disclaimer】
*The listed expiration date is based on the manufacturing date. For actual expiration, please inquire.
*Since inventory is shared with our website, there may be times when the product is out of stock, on backorder, or canceled.
*Due to product renewal, packaging or product contents may differ slightly from the delivered item.
*Mail delivery is via postal box. Cash on delivery is not available. Due to thickness restrictions (3cm or less), the product will be packaged simply.
We are not responsible for damages to the outer packaging.
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