Shanxi over-mature vinegar is made from high-quality sorghum, barley, peas and other grains by steaming, fermentation, smoking, drenching and drying. 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", it is famous for its five characteristics: color, fragrance, alcohol, concentration and acidity. Shanxi mature vinegar is red in color, tender, sour, fragrant, sweet and fresh. Shanxi mature vinegar is rich in amino acids, organic acids, sugars, vitamins and salts. Health vinegar with aged vinegar as the main raw material has unique effects such as softening blood vessels and reducing triglycerides. On August 7, 20 1 1, the relevant departments in Shanxi said that the local aged vinegar was safe, reliable and safe to eat. On 2011August 10, the quality standard of Shanxi over-mature vinegar products formulated by Shanxi vinegar industry association passed the national standard review a few days ago and is expected to be officially promulgated before the end of the year.