{"product_id":"vinaigre-de-riz-rouge-premium-360-ml","title":"Premium Red Rice Vinegar 360 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis akasu vinegar (red vinegar in Japanese), reputed to be the finest in the world, is obtained through the fermentation and ageing of Iio Jozo's sake lees over ten years. It is unquestionably the richest and most complex of Iio Jozo's rice vinegars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vinegar is nonetheless very light on the palate. It is used by great sushi chefs for the preparation of the classic style of sushi known as \"Edo-mae\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese word \"jozo\" means brewery, and Iio Jozo is one of the rare vinegar producers that still brews its own sake. Our artisan does not sell his sake for fiscal reasons. He ferments it to craft exceptional vinegars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSake kasu, or sake lees, is a by-product of sake brewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur artisan carefully preserves it and refines it over ten long years, giving it a brownish, reddish, almost cocoa-like hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ageing process imparts intense, rich and complex aromas and flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting vinegar is extremely rare and quantities are therefore very limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoy sauce is an essential element of Japanese cuisine. It has a long history; indeed, its existence has been documented since the 16th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoy sauce is made in several stages: koji-kin mould (aspergillus oryzae) is added to soybeans and wheat, followed by salt. The mixture is slowly fermented and aged, then pressed to obtain its liquid form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe component responsible for the black colour of soy sauce is called \"melanoidin\"; its antioxidant effect helps eliminate fish and meat odours, possesses an antibacterial effect, contributes to preservation and enhances the flavour of food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, it is said that its aroma contains 300 types of aromatic components such as flowers, fruits, coffee and sake. Soy sauce pairs with a wide variety of savoury dishes and desserts. The aroma and flavour of soy sauce are key elements of the taste of dishes, and it is used in many sauces for various dishes. It is often described as a versatile seasoning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IIO JYOZO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54165447770445,"sku":"NISLI25","price":43.13,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/LI25-s.webp?v=1782314632","url":"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/products\/premium-red-rice-vinegar-360-ml","provider":"Nishikidori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}