Shanxi Smoked Vinegar

Shanxi Smoked Vinegar

　　Produced in Linfen, Shanxi. Made from high-quality sorghum, with large and quick fermentation starters used as saccharifying agents. Alcohol and acetic acid undergo solid-state fermentation. The resulting vinegar mash is placed in ceramic jars, covered, and then smoked externally for 5–6 days before aging and blending. It has a bright reddish-brown color, moderate consistency, a rich vinegar aroma, a pure ester fragrance, a mellow and refreshing sourness, and contains various organic acids, amino acids, reducing sugars, alcohols, esters, and more.