黒酢(くろず)

くろず
noun
black vinegar
1. black vinegar
A dark-colored vinegar made from rice or grains, known for its mellow flavor and health benefits. Chinese black vinegar and Japanese kurozu are popular varieties.
健康(けんこう)のために毎朝(まいあさ)黒酢(くろず)を飲(の)んでいる。
I drink black vinegar every morning for my health.
黒酢(くろず)をかけた酢豚(すぶた)は美味(おい)しい。
Sweet and sour pork with black vinegar is delicious.
鹿児島(かごしま)の黒酢(くろず)は全国的(ぜんこくてき)に有名(ゆうめい)だ。
Black vinegar from Kagoshima is famous nationwide.

TYPES:

  • 中国(ちゅうごく)黒酢(くろず) - Chinese black vinegar (Chinkiang/Zhenjiang vinegar)
  • 鹿児島(かごしま)黒酢(くろず) - Kagoshima black vinegar (Japan)
  • 玄米(げんまい)黒酢(くろず) - brown rice black vinegar

HEALTH BENEFITS:
Black vinegar is popular as a health drink in Japan. It's believed to help with fatigue, blood pressure, and metabolism.

CULINARY USES:

  • 酢豚(すぶた) - sweet and sour pork
  • 酢(す)の物(もの) - vinegared dishes
  • ドリンク - diluted as a health drink
  • ドレッシング - salad dressings
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Added 2026.1.23 8:40
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