noun
pure rice vinegar
A type of vinegar made only from rice, without added alcohol or other grains. Common in cooking and as a condiment.
この純米酢はまろやかな酸味が特徴です。
This pure rice vinegar is characterized by its mellow acidity.
穀物酢 is grain vinegar, typically made from wheat, corn, or other grains, and is sharper than rice vinegar.
Compound of 純 (pure), 米 (rice), and 酢 (vinegar). The term is a straightforward description of the product.