Zilin Aged Shanxi Vinegar Authentic. Aged. Trusted. Made in Qingxu - the "Vinegar Capital" of China - Zilin Aged Shanxi Vinegar is the top of China's Four Famous Vinegars and holds a National Geographical Indication. Using a 1,000-year-old traditional method called the Five-Step Craft (steaming, fermenting, smoking, leaching, aging), it's brewed from whole-grain sorghum bran, rice husks, and malted peas & barley. The vinegar is aged naturally - sun-fermented in summer and ice- purified in winter - giving it a deep, complex flavor. This ancient process is recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Rich in natural health compounds: Flavonoids ≥ 60mg/100g - Antioxidant, supports circulation & cholesterol balance Ligustrazine≥30mg/L- Enhances blood flow, improves microcirculation Flavor & Quality You Can Taste: Reddish-brown, clear, with a smooth aroma Balanced taste: sour, mellow, sweet, aromatic, umami Long, layered aftertaste 100% Traditional Craftsmanship No synthetic vinegar, no artificial colors or flavors No preservatives Never blended - naturally aged only