{"product_id":"premium-kurosu-black-vinegar","title":"Premium Kurozu Black Vinegar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA high quality black vinegar (kurozu) from a family making vinegars for over 300 years. Black vinegar is made from genmai (brown rice), which leads to more amino acids and also a milder flavor than other forms of vinegar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complex and aromatic flavor of this vinegar is only possible from their slow static fermentation method. They use 70 year old ceramic vessels that are half buried into the ground, allowing the warmth from the sun to support the process. The vessels are covered with washi paper that is coated with persimmon juice to deter any insects. They do not mix it, and only occasionally lift the cover to check the progress. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost vinegars sold now are made from the rapid fermentation method, involving continuous mixing with machinery to expose the sake to more air, hence turning it into vinegar rapidly (often within 24 hours). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the static method takes more time, it leads to a much more complex, rich and aromatic vinegar than those made with rapid method using machinery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe family began as a sake distillery in 1624, using the clear waters and abundant rice that grows in their region. The 4th generation head of the household decided to shift to vinegar making, a natural transition as vinegar is made from sake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefrigerate after opening. Store away from direct sunlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw materials: Japanese rice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct of Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motobayashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46859566219485,"sku":null,"price":19.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC00604_56e66cf0-ac8a-4995-bb0a-3bd5158e244e.jpg?v=1769888390","url":"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/en-de\/products\/premium-kurosu-black-vinegar","provider":"Bernal Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}