Shanxi mature vinegar is one of the Four Famous Vinegars of China and is the northernmost of the four, making it a favorite for noodles, dumplings and bao in the wheat-dominate north.

A Chinese "black vinegar," the lead grain of Shanxi mature vinegar is sorghum, with additions of wheat and rice and a da qu, or fermentation starter, of barley and peas. Like the other famous four, it undergoes completely natural fermentation, enabled by the unique wild yeasts, molds and microbes in its environment—nearly 1,000 kinds of microorganisms. (Talk about terroir!)

The Mala Market is the exclusive importer of the premium Ninghuafu brand, founded in 1377. All Shanxi vinegar is "mature," or aged, and our top-of-the-line handcrafted Ninghuafu is aged for a full 9 years.

Does summer make you think of cold noodles and salads dressed in chili oil and vinegar? Or perhaps a light dinner of dumplings with a cool vinegar dip? Those dishes are where a premium, smooth, long-aged vinegar really shines. 

This Famous Chinese Vinegars Collection includes our entire vinegar line with a 10% discount because off individual prices because we want you to try them all! 

Baoning Handcrafted Black Vinegar, Aged 10 Years

Ninghuafu Handcrafted Shanxi Mature Vinegar, Aged 9 Years

Hengshun Zhenjiang Handcrafted Vinegar, Aged 6 Years

"Easily the best and tastiest furu I've had. Can't get enough of it!"--Sandy