Zigong Aged Sun-Cured Vinegar

Zigong Aged Sun-Cured Vinegar

　　　Zigong Aged Sun-Cured Vinegar is a renowned specialty of Zigong City, Sichuan Province, and has been listed in the *Chinese Dictionary of Famous and Special Products*. There are two brands of Zigong sun-cured vinegar: Tianche Brand Aged Sun-Cured Vinegar and Taiyuanjing Sun-Cured Vinegar. Tianche Brand Aged Sun-Cured Vinegar uses rice and wheat bran as raw materials, with over seventy selected herbs made into medicinal koji, and is traditionally fermented in jars under the sun for over a year, followed by double distillation. Taiyuanjing Sun-Cured Vinegar uses wheat bran and rice as the main ingredients, supplemented with over a hundred types of traditional Chinese herbs such as red plum, cinnamon, and papaya to make the koji. Its aging period under the sun exceeds two years. Zigong Aged Sun-Cured Vinegar is richly aromatic, delicious, with balanced acidity and sweetness, and has a long shelf life—qualities that have won it widespread popularity.