# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 501/2012 of 13 June 2012 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications ( (Zhenjiang Xiang Cu) (PGI)), Division 5.2: Specificity of the product

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The colour of Zhenjiang Xiang Cu is a strong lustrous reddish brown with umber. The vinegar has a strong fragrance of fried rice and brewery products. The taste is dense and mild taste, albeit with a sour touch which includes acetic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, succinic acid, citric acid and gluconic acid, but which is not particularly astringent. It is fine and fresh, delicious and slightly sweet.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/501/annex/II/division/SINGLE/division/5/division/5.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2012-501/annex-II/division-SINGLE/division-5/division-5.2
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