Vinegar was prepared from the fruits produced in Gangwon province, and major metabolite and aroma components were investigated for acetic acid fermentation. In the case of Meoru-Bokbunja vinegar, the Lalanine content was greatly changed by acetic acid fermentation. Acetic acid had the highest content (43%) of total aromatic components, and the contents of ester compounds, such as ethyl acetate and isoamyl acetate, were significantly increased after fermentation. Omija-Makgeolli vinegar produced linalool and hexanoic acid by fermentation, and terpenoid compound was prevalent (41.5%). L-alanine was also increased in Omija-Makgeolli vinegar, similar to that of Meoru-Bokbunja vinegar. Terpene compounds, such as terpinel-4-ol and α-terpineol in Omija-Makgeolli vinegar, and ethyl acetate in Meoru-Bokbunja vinegar, were identified as major components in each aromatic formulation.

Vinegar was prepared from corn produced in Gangwon province and changes to the major aroma components were investigated for acetic acid fermentation and ripening. The most prevalent volatile component in corn alcohol was determined to be 2-phenylethanol (accounting for 27% of total aroma components); the levels of 2-phenylethanol decreased to 15% after acetic acid fermentation. Principal component analysis of volatile compounds revealed that corn vinegar was distinguishable from corn alcohol. The highest content of total volatile components (50%) was acetic acid, followed by 2-phenylethanol and diethyl succinate. Ethyl phenylacetate and diethyl succinate had the highest odor activity value, and might contribute most profoundly to the aroma of corn vinegar.