Marukan Rice Vinegar is made by the cultivation of a slow and delicate process including fermentation, refining and aging -- a special technique handed down over 360 years. It is a quality "jun-mai"(pure non-GMO rice) vinegar, brewed from only the finest selection of short-grained rice grown in California and naturally gluten free. Achieving the depth and richness in flavor that are typical of rice products, Marukan's rice vinegar heightens the flavor of any recipe. The delicate acidity is versatile and excellent as an addition not only to Japanese but also Chinese, European or American dishes. You can use it straight from the bottle, or as an ingredient for marinades, salad dressings and any recipe calling for vinegar. This product contains no sodium, fat, or artificial ingredients. Seasoned rice vinegar can be used in preparing shari (sushi rice) at home by simply stirring it into steamed short-grained rice. As it does not contain any fat, it also serves as a healthy ingredient for marinades. Non-GMO and naturally gluten free.