Taiwan media looks at mainland China: Shanxi mature vinegar has a mellow aroma. Taiyuan is the birthplace of mature vinegar.
The raw materials for brewing aged vinegar are all locally produced sorghum, barley, corn and peas. In addition to food, Hua Tuo used vinegar to treat abdominal pain caused by roundworms. According to legend, Wu Zetian was in poor health and did not want to eat, and the imperial doctors were helpless. Later, a Taoist priest offered mature vinegar, which increased his appetite.