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Rice Vinegar

Vinegar produced from rice.

Rice Vinegar — illustrative ingredient image

About Rice Vinegar

Rice vinegar is a vinegar made through fermentation of rice or a rice-derived alcoholic liquid, followed by conversion of alcohol to acetic acid. It is used in dressings, dipping sauces, pickles, marinades, cooked dishes, and seasoned rice preparations. It may be added directly or combined with sugar, salt, oil, or aromatics.

Its flavour is clean and acidic, often milder and less sharp than that of many wine or distilled vinegars. Plain versions are primarily sour, while seasoned versions may be sweeter and saltier. The consistency is that of a thin liquid, and perceived intensity varies with acidity and dilution.

Rice vinegar may be clear, pale golden, or darker, and is sold as a plain or seasoned liquid. Seasoned versions can include sugar, salt, or other additions, changing their colour, taste, and culinary use. It can be whisked into dressings, poured over rice, or used in cooking and preservation.

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Rice Vinegar

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Rice Vinegar nutrition & diet

Rice Vinegar nutritional value

Vinegar, rice vinegar — MEXT 17016

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the explicitly named reference form.

Calories
46kcal
Protein
0.2g
Carbs
7.4g
Fat
0.0g

Per 100 g edible portion. Values use MEXT 2023 with March 2026 corrections; the English food name is matched by food code from the official English edition. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference. Values in parentheses in the source are estimates reported by MEXT. This reference does not cover other preparations or brands.

Portions & preparation

Use a reference for vinegar produced from rice, distinguishing clear, seasoned, sweetened, black, and flavored versions. The quantity used as a dressing, pickle, marinade, or cooking ingredient is usually small, but sugar, salt, flavorings, or accompanying oils can change the preparation’s composition.

Compare the right form: Reference the exact rice vinegar style and commercial form, including clear or dark appearance, seasoning, sweetness, flavorings, and dilution.

Diet considerations

Rice vinegar is plant-derived in origin, but seasoned products may contain sugar, salt, other cereals, or additional flavorings. Marinades, dressings, and sauces can add fish, shellfish, meat, dairy, or other animal-derived ingredients. Dietary compatibility should be judged from the bottle and the complete recipe, not vinegar alone.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan, 2023 supplement, corrected March 2026 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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