First, the main ingredients are different from raw materials.
1, white vinegar: the main raw materials are water, rice, edible alcohol, edible salt, etc.
2. Rice vinegar: take grains and fruits such as millet, sorghum, glutinous rice, barley, corn, sweet potato, distiller's grains, red dates, apples, grapes and persimmons as raw materials.
3. Acetic acid: Its main component is acetic acid (namely acetic acid).
Second, the production methods are different
1, white vinegar: white vinegar is prepared by adding water to edible glacial acetic acid, and seasonings, spices, pigments and other substances are added to make it have a flavor similar to brewing vinegar.
2. Rice vinegar: Rice vinegar is made from grains and fruits such as millet, sorghum, glutinous rice, barley, corn, sweet potato, distiller's grains, red dates, apples, grapes and persimmons through fermentation.
3. Vinegar: Synthetic vinegar, commonly known as vinegar essence, is mainly composed of acetic acid, which is diluted with edible glacial acetic acid.
Third, the characteristics are different
1, white vinegar: bright in color and mellow in sour taste.
2, rice vinegar: contains a small amount of acetic acid, rose red and transparent color, pure aroma, sour and mellow, slightly sweet, suitable for dipping or cooking.
3. Vinegar: Vinegar has a strong sour taste because of its high concentration of acetic acid, so it should be diluted when used; Generally speaking, the content of acetic acid cannot exceed 3 -4%.
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