{"title":"Imakawa","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased in Kanazawa city, Imakawa is a traditional vinegar maker that has been crafting high-quality vinegar products for over a century. The small family-owned business is committed to making Japanese vinegar that is handmade and of the highest standard possible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to making vinegar, there are three methods to making it. Out of the three methods, Imakawa opts to practice what is known as the ‘static fermentation method’. This type of method is a natural brewing method, but it also takes the most time to achieve. Rice vinegar that is made using the static fermentation method must be made from sake. Therefore, Imakawa must handmake sake and moromi before they can even make their vinegar products. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImakawa believes that good vinegar comes from good alcohol. In order to craft the best vinegar possible, they feel that making their own alcohol is critical. They steam rice, combine it with koji (the fermenting agent), and pure water into small wooden barrels during the winter season to start the vinegar-making process. They let these ingredients sit together and slowly age, to bring out the natural aromas of the ingredients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter letting the ingredients sit together for over a month, they then go through a secondary fermentation process to become vinegar. During this second fermentation, this is really when the umami of the ingredients comes out and gives Imakawa vinegar its unique mellow flavor. Each vinegar product from Imakawa undergoes the same process, giving each product the distinctive yet familiar flavor that Imakawa is respected for. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marusan-pure-rice-vinegar-artisanally-crafted-vinegar-500ml","title":"Marusan Pure Rice Vinegar Artisanally Crafted Vinegar 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarusan Rice Vinegar is an artisanally crafted rice vinegar made from non-glutinous rice. Its pure flavor and mellow sourness works perfectly as a condiment for Japanese cooking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a much more premium and less harsh taste compared to other rice vinegars, because the vinegar itself is slowly matured in a storehouse. It is made similarly to how Japanese sake is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to make this pure rice vinegar, a traditional method known as the \"static fermentation method\" is used. By using the static fermentation method, handmade vinegar, moromi, water, and acetic acid bacteria are placed inside of a tank and are left to mature without being stirred. The ingredients are fermented naturally by the acetic acid bacteria. This is a very old-fashioned way of fermenting vinegar, and only a few vinegar breweries in Japan still use this method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarusan vinegar is made by Imagawa brewery, which is a vinegar brewery located in Kanazawa city, Ishikawa prefecture. Their vinegar products are made using only high quality and domestic ingredients, as well as the \"static fermentation method.\" This method is a very old-fashioned way of fermenting vinegar, and only a few vinegar breweries in Japan are still using it. While it is quite time consuming, it delivers vinegar that is cleaner tasting, can be used in cooking, and can even be consumed in beverages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rice vinegar is recommended to be used for vinegared dishes, sushi, dressings, and even beverages. 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The ingredients are fermented naturally by the acetic acid bacteria. This is a very old-fashioned way of fermenting vinegar, and only a few vinegar breweries in Japan still use this method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImakawa brewery is a vinegar brewery located in Kanazawa city, Ishikawa prefecture. Their vinegar products are made using only high quality and domestic ingredients, as well as the \"static fermentation method.\" This method is a very old-fashioned way of fermenting vinegar, and only a few vinegar breweries in Japan are still using it. 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This sushi version is seasoned simply with salt and sugar, making it a perfect choice to season sushi rice with, but it can also be used for vinegared dishes and pickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sushi rice vinegar has a much more premium and less harsh taste compared to other rice vinegars, because the vinegar itself is slowly matured in a storehouse. It is made similarly to how Japanese sake is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to make this pure rice vinegar, a traditional method known as the \"static fermentation method\" is used. By using the static fermentation method, handmade vinegar, moromi, water, and acetic acid bacteria are placed inside of a tank and are left to mature without being stirred. The ingredients are fermented naturally by the acetic acid bacteria. This is a very old-fashioned way of fermenting vinegar, and only a few vinegar breweries in Japan still use this method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarusan vinegar is made by Imagawa brewery, which is a vinegar brewery located in Kanazawa city, Ishikawa prefecture. Their vinegar products are made using only high quality and domestic ingredients, as well as the \"static fermentation method.\" This method is a very old-fashioned way of fermenting vinegar, and only a few vinegar breweries in Japan are still using it. While it is quite time consuming, it delivers vinegar that is cleaner tasting, can be used in cooking, and can even be consumed in beverages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with only domestically grown non-glutinous rice and seasoned simply with salt and sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using traditional method called \"static fermentation method\" which allows the vinegar to develop its natural and pure flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used for seasoning sushi rice, making pickles, or other vinegar-based dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sushi rice vinegar is of course recommended to be used for seasoning sushi rice, but it can also be used in other cooking applications such as making pickles or other vinegar-based dishes. 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Made using the delicious Kenzaki Namba Red Pepper, with one whole pepper being pickled inside of the bottle of vinegar, these bottles look great and make wonderful gifts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides a unique vinegar in itself, Imagawa vinegar is made using a traditional Japanese fermentation method that brews vinegar without stirring. This is a very old-fashioned technique that only a handful of breweries in Japan still use. The brewing method takes a lot of time, but the results are certainly worth it, as the flavor develops slowly and into a rich and rounded vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy using this spicy vinegar as a secret ingredient in stir-fried dishes and ramen. 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