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Division 3.3 Raw materials

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1. Sticky rice
  • from the region of Zhenjiang. It has consistently good quality with strong glutinosity and appropriate crude protein. The amylopectin content can be as high as 100.

  • 2. Wheat bran
  • from processed local wheat of premium quality, rich in the nutritional elements required for the fermentation of acetic acid bacteria.

  • 3. Rice husk
  • from the processing of local rice; serves as carrier and forms the special gaseous environment for the growth of acetic acid bacteria in fermentation.

  • 4. Daqu
  • growth carrier of saccharifying strains fermented by traditional techniques from such local premium materials as wheat, barley and green peas.

  • 5. Frying rice
  • sticky soft scorched rice congee made from local premium rice; this is the main ingredient in the characteristic fragrance and colour of Zhenjiang Fragrant Vinegar.

  • 6. Water
  • pure water accumulated in the landform and geology peculiar to the region of Zhenjiang, rich in various mineral substances. It has a slightly sweet flavour, appropriate hardness and pH value, suitable for brewing vinegar.