Description

Rice wine vinegar is a vinegar made from fermented rice in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. It is prepared by fermenting the sugars in rice, first into alcohol, then into acid. Its color varies from clear to various shades of red and brown. Rice wine vinegar has various types, depending upon the variety of rice used in its preparation. Black Rice Vinegar(Uses sweet or glutinous rice and has dark color and deep, smoky flavor), Red Rice vinegar(dark color but lighter than black rice vinegar, with tart and sweet taste), and White Rice vinegar( it is colorless with high content of vinegar, has a less acidic mild flavour and a hint of sweetness).

Health benefits

• Rice wine vinegar has astringent properties that tighten skin and prevent infections. It also relieves inflammation and improves the skin’s radiance.⁽¹⁾
• It helps to strengthen immune system because of its high content of amino acids.⁽¹⁾
• It helps to lower cholesterol deposition in arteries and blood vessels by preventing the chances of heart conditions like heart attacks, strokes and atherosclerosis.⁽¹⁾
• Active ingredients like acetic acid in rice wine vinegar helps to promote gut health.⁽¹⁾
• It promotes detoxifying effects on liver and promotes its functioning.⁽¹⁾
• The amino acids in it helps to combat fatigue and boost metabolism.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

When buying in prepackaged form, check for the "use-by" date on the packaging. Also choose among the various varieties available according to the flavour and recipe.