The standards for identifying pure grain liquor (纯粮食酒) in China mainly refer to the criteria that determine whether a distilled spirit is made entirely from grains (e.g., sorghum, rice, wheat, corn) through traditional solid-state fermentation (固态发酵), without added synthetic additives or liquid-fermented alcohol (typically made from cheaper starches like potatoes or molasses).
Here are the key standards in English:
1. Raw Materials (原料):
100% grains: Only grains (no added non-grain ingredients or industrial alcohol).Common grains: Sorghum (高粱), rice (大米), wheat (小麦), corn (玉米).2. Production Process (生产工艺):
Solid-State Fermentation (固态发酵): Traditional method using grain-based "qu" (酒曲, fermentation starter) in pits or jars.Distillation: Alcohol is extracted through distillation, not diluted with water or blended with liquid-fermented alcohol.3. National Standards (国家标准):
GB/T 10781.1 (for strong-aroma liquor 浓香型白酒).GB/T 26760 (for sauce-aroma liquor 酱香型白酒, e.g., Moutai).These standards strictly prohibit additives like ethyl acetate or flavor enhancers.4. Labeling Requirements (标签标识):
Look for terms like "纯粮固态发酵" (pure grain solid-state fermentation) on the label.Avoid products labeled "液态法白酒" (liquid-fermented liquor) or "固液法白酒" (mixed solid-liquid fermentation), which may contain non-grain alcohol.5. Quality Testing (质量检测):
Chromatography tests can detect synthetic additives.Pure grain liquor typically has complex esters and alcohols naturally formed during fermentation.Example in English:
A pure grain liquor must comply with GB/T 10781 or GB/T 26760, use only grains in solid-state fermentation, and avoid any additives. If the label states "liquid fermentation" or lists additives like "ethyl lactate," it is not a pure grain liquor.
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