The difference between white vinegar and mature vinegar:
1. The raw materials for making white vinegar and mature vinegar are different.
Although these two kinds of vinegar taste relatively sour, the raw materials for making them are completely different. The main raw material for making mature vinegar is sorghum, but the raw materials for making white vinegar are very single. Generally, It is made by mixing barley and water. During the brewing process, some salt is added appropriately. After brewing, it becomes white vinegar.
2. The states of white vinegar and mature vinegar are different.
In fact, there are certain differences between white vinegar and mature vinegar in terms of color and taste. The longer the brewing time of mature vinegar, the more sour the taste and the richer the aroma. Generally, the color of mature vinegar They are all dark in color, leaning towards dark brown. A small amount of vinegar sediment can be seen at the bottom of the bottle, but the green pigment is generally transparent in color, without any impurities, and tastes pure sour.
Notes on buying mature vinegar:
1. Look at the label. When going to the supermarket to buy vinegar, it is best to buy vinegar with the word "Brewing". This kind of vinegar has good nutrition and taste. Better than regular vinegar. There are some instructions on the acidity of vinegar on the label. A high-quality vinegar must have a total acidity of ≥3.5g/100ml and an acid content of greater than 5%.
2. Look at the shape. No matter what kind of vinegar you buy, it must be clear without any impurities. If the vinegar contains sediment or suspended matter, it may have gone bad.
3. Smell the aroma. Good-quality white vinegar smells slightly acetic, but not pungent. Mature vinegar smells thick and mellow.
4. Taste the taste. Rice vinegar tastes sweet and sour, white vinegar only has a simple sour taste, and aged vinegar tastes umami.