Does Rice Wine Vinegar Contain Alcohol? The Surprising Truth
                                
                                
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                                Vinegar, by definition, is a sour liquid consisting mainly of acetic acid, produced by the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. While its production process initially involves alcohol, the final product known as rice wine vinegar contains virtually no alcohol.