What is Rice Vinegar? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Rice Vinegar?

Rice vinegar is sometimes confused with rice wine vinegar and while both are made from fermented rice, each is different. Rice vinegar is made by fermenting the sugars in rice and then turning it into an acid. Rice vinegar is more delicate than other vinegars, such as white or red. The flavor of this pale yellow liquid is tangy, sweet and mild. It is used as a seasonings in some East Asian cuisines.

What does Rice Vinegar Taste Like?

Sweet

...Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

rice

...Rice is a grain that is used across the world. It is roughly 5mm in length and white. Some varieties of rice are thin, while others are more rounded and fat. Rice is a starch and when uncooked it is dry and hard. Many of these tiny grains are needed to make one serving size. White rice has the hull, bran and cereal germ removed. When cooked, rice becomes soft while still holding its form. The flavor of rice is mild, and bland. It goes well as a side dish to spicier items and is incredibly versatile as an appetizer, main course and even dessert.

corn

...Corn is a starchy vegetable, grain and fruit that grows on top of a stalk in sunny climates and fertile soil. Corn can be about a foot long and is comprised of many small kernels that are attached to a hard and inedible cob. The kernels are covered in corn silk; white hair like strands and wrapped in green leaves. The kernels are the only part of the corn that is eaten. These kernels are usually yellow and very juicy with a crunch, when cooked. Corn can be eaten on the cob, or removed to create an endless variety of dishes.

water

...Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

Rice Vinegar Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (15g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories5kcal0%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs1g0%
Sugars
5g
10%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins0g0%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium10mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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