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What is soy balsamic vinegar for

Soy sauce vinegar is one of the traditional vinegar condiments in China, named for its unique soy sauce flavor. It is mainly produced in Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui and other places in China, among which the soy sauce vinegar in Yangzhou, Jiangsu is the most famous.

The production method of soy sauce balsamic vinegar is similar to that of common vinegar, but in the process of fermentation and aging, substances such as soybean cake, soybean dregs, bran, malt, barley and so on are added, and through microbial fermentation and natural aging, the amino acids and sugars in the vinegar liquid undergo a chemical reaction to produce soy sauce-flavored substances. The production process of soy sauce vinegar is complicated and requires a long time of fermentation and aging, so its cost is relatively high.

Soy sauce vinegar has unique soy sauce flavor and sourness, red color, clear, rich, sweet, fresh taste, known as "the best vinegar". Shoyu vinegar is not only a kind of condiment, but also has many medicinal values, such as helping digestion, promoting appetite, lowering blood sugar and so on. In a word, soy sauce vinegar is a kind of vinegar condiment with strong flavor and delicious taste, and it is one of the traditional Chinese famous specialties.