Shanxi Superior Mature Vinegar

Shanxi superior mature vinegar is a traditional local famous product in Shanxi Province, which is one of the four famous vinegars in China. Shanxi superior mature vinegar is famous for its five characteristics of color, aroma, alcohol, concentration and acid. On August 7, 2011, Shanxi authorities assured that local superior mature vinegar is safe and reliable to consume. On August 10, 2011, the quality standard of Shanxi superior mature vinegar products formulated by Shanxi Vinegar Industry Association passed the national standard review and is expected to be officially promulgated before the end of the year.

According to the new quality standard of Shanxi superior mature vinegar officially implemented on October 1, 2014, Shanxi superior mature vinegar does not need to be labeled with expiration date, and only the acidity of 6 degrees can be regarded as authentic superior mature vinegar.

Shanxi superior mature vinegar is made of high-quality sorghum, barley, peas and other grains that are steamed, leavened, smoked, doused and dried. It is one of the four famous vinegars in China, with a history of more than 3,000 years, known as “the best vinegar in the world”. Shanxi superior mature vinegar is red sauce color with the flavor of smooth, acid, sweet and fresh. Shanxi superior mature vinegar is rich in amino acids, organic acids, sugars, vitamins and salts. Health care vinegar based on superior mature vinegar boasts the unique effect of softening blood vessels and reducing triglycerides.

According to Shanxi Vinegar written by Fang Xinfang, the Founder of microbiology in China, “Shanxi superior mature vinegar and Zhenjiang vinegar are the most famous vinegars in China. Zhenjiang vinegar is strong with drug gas, while Shanxi vinegar is milder because the best Shanxi vinegar color, odor is due to aging for a long time and vinegar is the product of a natural chemical process not influenced by artificial and fake means. Therefore, it is worthy of one of our country’s famous products.” Qingxu County produces the best superior mature vinegar. In 1924 Panama International Exposition, Qingxu superior mature vinegar won the first prize of high-quality goods, and has been famous at home and abroad ever since.