Roumei 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, free from the "mure odor" commonly associated with rice vinegar, making it distinctive.
The ingredients are 100% domestically grown, organic rice.
This high-quality, mellow, and fragrant organic pure rice vinegar is carefully brewed using traditional methods.
All rice used as raw material for Roumei 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 brewed. This "sake" is made by a traditional Japanese method called "Sandan shikomi" (three-stage brewing), which is done manually.
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, it takes approximately three months for 5,000 liters of sake to turn into vinegar. As a result, it is not suitable for mass production, but it yields 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 vinegar.
Kawara Vinegar Manufacturing produces vinegar by brewing sake solely from rice, then fermenting that sake again to produce vinegar.
Both sake brewing and vinegar production are carried out using traditional methods, taking time to bring out the flavor of the rice and produce a rich-tasting vinegar.
Additionally, about one-third of the raw materials are cultivated in-house. They 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 with carefully selected high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, which take time to produce. It has a mellow flavor that mass-produced varieties lack.
If you find the sharp acidity of vinegar unpleasant or experience choking when eating vinegared dishes, please try Roumei. Its gentle and rich acidity can change your impression of vinegar.
Furthermore, many people dislike the distinctive aroma of rice-based vinegar, known as "mure odor," which can cause some to avoid pure rice vinegar. Roumei has no mure odor and features a fruity, refreshing aroma. When enjoyed in simple vinegared dishes where the vinegar’s flavor is directly felt, the difference becomes quite apparent.
Properly utilizing vinegar’s acidity can greatly expand your culinary options. There is a trend to believe that dishes are only delicious with rich seasoning, but while richness can be tasty, excessive intake of sugar, salt, and oil can harm health.
We hope you will incorporate the depth of flavor that acidity can bring. Even adding a small amount of vinegar to stir-fried or simmered meat, fish, or vegetables can significantly improve the dish.
■ Product Name: Pure Rice Vinegar Organic Domestic Roumei Organic Pure Rice Vinegar 500ml Organic JAS Organic
■ Content: 500ml × 2 bottles
■ 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 manufacturing date
*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, it is recommended to keep refrigerated.
【Disclaimer】
*The listed expiration date indicates the number of days from the manufacturing date. For the actual date, 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 contents may differ slightly from the product delivered.
*Mail delivery is via post. Cash on delivery is not available. Due to thickness restrictions (3cm or less), the packaging is simple.
We are not responsible for damages to the outer packaging.
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