Amazake Vinegar

Another way to turn scraps into gold

Sugar is the precursor to vinegar. It needs to be dissolved in water, in concentrations high enough that yeast can create sufficient alcohol (10%, give or take a few points) for bacteria to convert into acetic acid. That’s the essence of it: a two-stage ferment. You can read our Vinegar 101 primer for more detailed info and methods. Where your sugar com…