Baijiu is a distilled liquor made by cooking, saccharification, fermentation and distillation with grain as the main raw material, large koji, small koji or bran koji and liquor mother as saccharification starter agents. Baijiu has a long history of brewing in China and is an important part of the Chinese nation's food culture. Nowadays, baijiu has become an indispensable liquor for various social occasions, and it is also an important carrier of Chinese liquor culture.
Execution standards for liquor
- Alcohol content: The alcohol content of liquor is generally above 40% vol, and the common ones are 42 degrees, 45 degrees, 52 degrees, etc. The alcohol content directly affects the taste and flavor of the liquor, and it is also an important indicator to measure the quality of the liquor.
- Aroma: The aroma of baijiu is an important reflection of its quality. The implementation standard requires that liquor should have a unique aroma, such as sauce flavor, strong flavor, light fragrance, etc. Different flavor types of liquor have differences in brewing technology and raw materials, so they present a unique flavor.
- Sensory indicators: liquor should be clear and transparent, no suspended solids, no precipitation. In terms of taste, it should be mellow and soft, with a long aftertaste and no peculiar taste.
- Physical and chemical indicators: including total esters, ethyl caproate, solids, etc., these indicators reflect the intrinsic quality of liquor. The implementation standard has strict regulations on these indicators to ensure the quality and safety of liquor.
How to choose the right liquor according to the implementation criteria
Taking Moutai Town Liquor as an example, Moutai Liquor, as a well-known sauce-flavored liquor in China, strictly follows the relevant national regulations. When purchasing, consumers can pay attention to the label on the bottle, check the alcohol content, aroma and other information, and at the same time judge whether the wine meets the implementation standards by observing the clarity and taste of the wine.
Health trends and environmental protection concepts in the liquor industry
With the increasing attention of consumers to health and environmental protection, the liquor industry is also actively adjusting its production methods and advocating the concept of green and healthy drinking. More and more distilleries are using organic raw materials, reducing the use of chemical additives, and are committed to producing healthier and more environmentally friendly liquor products.
As consumers, we should focus on the quality of baijiu, not a single price. Understanding the implementation standards of liquor and choosing good liquor that meets the standards is not only responsible for one's own health, but also the inheritance and respect of traditional culture.