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Wan Ja Shan 50oz Premium Rice Vinegar — 4.5% Acidity, Sodium & Sugar Free
4.4/ 5
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Brand Wan Ja Shan
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Product review
Contents and size: one 50 fluid ounce (approximately) bottle of rice vinegar. The product is sold as an unseasoned rice vinegar — meaning it contains no added sugar for sushi seasoning — and is intended for culinary uses like sushi rice, pickling vegetables, salad dressings, marinades and dipping sauces.
Composition and dietary info: made from rice, this vinegar is labeled sodium‑free, sugar‑free and MSG‑free. It also carries gluten‑free and vegan claims and is non‑GMO. The acidity level is listed at 4.5 percent, which gives a noticeable but not overpowering tang suitable for both delicate and robust recipes.
How to use: stir into seasoned rice mixtures, combine with oil and aromatics for dressings, add to marinades to brighten flavors, or use straight for quick pickles. Because it’s unseasoned, you can customize salt and sweeteners to taste when making sushi rice or vinaigrettes.
Pros
- Clean, versatile flavor
- Sodium/sugar/MSG free and vegan
- Generous 50 oz volume
Cons
- Comes in plastic bottle
- Some report cap/seal problems
- Unseasoned — requires added sugar/salt for sushi rice
VerdictThis 50 fl oz rice vinegar delivers a clean, mildly tangy profile that works well across sushi, pickles, dressings and marinades. Its formulation is free from sodium, added sugar and MSG, and it’s labeled gluten‑free, vegan and non‑GMO, giving cooks control when seasoning rice or concocting sauces. The large bottle offers value for frequent use, though some buyers may prefer a glass container or a
Reviews
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dottie m 5/5
High-quality rice vinegar
My go-to rice vinegar. I mix it into seasoned rice vinegar recipes. I pickle vegetables frequently with it.
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YTOKFISH 5/5
Great flavor for sushi
Solid quality. It made my sushi rice taste excellent. I do wish it came in glass rather than plastic.
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lbkopper 1/5
Arrived unsealed
My bottle arrived open and missing the cap, so it wasn’t sealed. That was unexpected.
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robert harke 4/5
Adds nice flavor
A pleasant vinegar for flavoring dishes or making dipping sauces.
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UCSDsoccer 5/5
Generous size
Large 50 oz bottle that lasts a long time. Flavors are spot-on and it’s useful for many Asian recipes.
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Paula G. Cannon 5/5
Reliable, versatile vinegar
High-quality rice vinegar with slightly higher acidity than some brands but milder on the palate. I used it in a carrot-ginger dressing and it turned out great. It also worked well for sushi rice—remember it’s unseasoned so you’ll add your own sugar and salt. That control over ingredients is handy. I mistakenly left a bad review once because I was sick and food tasted off; the vinegar is actually excellent.
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Justin and Amanda A. 5/5
Works well in marinades
Performed well in marinades and various dressings. The bottle holds plenty and I’d purchase again.
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𝕭𝖎𝖏𝖔𝖚 5/5
Zesty and adaptable
Very pleased with the flavor; it adds a bright, slightly malty tang to sauces, dressings, and marinades. I noticed a subtle smoky note that I liked in savory applications, so I often halve the amount I’d normally use. One issue: the plastic cap on my bottle won't reseal, so I transferred it to another container.
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