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Persimmon vinegar is a
vinegar made from
fermented
Oriental persimmon . Called gam-sikcho (감식초 ) in Korean, it is a traditional
condiment ,
food ingredient , and
beverage base in
Korean cuisine .
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Persimmon vinegar is reported to help reduce liver cholesterol and prevent metabolic disorders induced by chronic alcohol intake.
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Persimmon vinegar made with 'meoksi' persimmons, a native Korean variety with small, very sweet fruits with high
tannin content, was included in the
Ark of Taste catalogue of heritage foods in 2014.
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