One, Shanxi old vinegar

In terms of fame, Shanxi old vinegar is the most famous, known as the "world's first vinegar" reputation. Shanxi old vinegar is made of sorghum, bran, grain bran and water as the main raw materials, barley, peas made by the big song for the saccharification of the fermentation agent, through the alcoholic fermentation and other processes brewed. The characteristics of Shanxi Old Chen Vinegar are color, aroma, mellow, strong and sour with five major qualities, especially sour enough, strong flavor, not moldy in summer and not freezing in winter. Why it is called aged vinegar, which is also one of its characteristics, is that the longer it is stored, the more mellow the flavor of vinegar is. People who have not eaten Shanxi vinegar, the first contact are not too accustomed to, mainly because the flavor is too strong, but time will not be able to get away from it, when eating noodles can not wait to pour two spoons. Shanxi vinegar is most suitable for noodles and stir-fried vegetables.

Two, Zhenjiang balsamic vinegar

Zhenjiang balsamic vinegar ranked second is also well deserved, with a word of fragrance, indicating that Zhenjiang vinegar than other kinds of vinegar, focusing on a unique aroma. Zhenjiang vinegar is darker in color, also known as black vinegar, it is described as "its color is like gold, its taste is like plum" in ancient times, although it is black, but the color is translucent, not only is it fragrant, but it is also slightly sweet, which is also one of its characteristics. Shanxi aged vinegar is good for mixing noodles and cooking vegetables, while Zhenjiang balsamic vinegar is good for dipping things, especially for dipping buns, dumplings or deep-fried spring rolls and fried dumplings, with sweet and sour taste.