Drinking black vinegar for its health benefits has become increasingly popular, with sales of the brownish-red brew posting significant growth over the last two years.
Unlike colorless vinegar in widespread use for cooking, black vinegar is drunk daily in small quantities.
According to an industry estimate, the black variety accounts for nearly 20 percent of the vinegar market in Japan.
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