University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (7): 232-236.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202207113

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Insight into the Balsamic Vinegar's Family

Yushi Wang1, Zhaoxia Wang2,*()   

  1. 1 School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China
    2 School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
  • Received:2022-07-25 Accepted:2022-11-16 Published:2022-12-06
  • Contact: Zhaoxia Wang E-mail:wangzhaoxia@ecust.edu.cn

Abstract:

In this paper, the anthropomorphic method is used to introduce the chemical principle of vinegar brewing process from the perspective of chemical reaction, and analyze the influence of brewing process and different products on the flavor and quality of vinegar. Furthermore, the chemical synthesis and application of acetic acid are also discussed.

Key words: Vinegar, Sugars, Acetic acid, The principle of brewing