| ZAV | Zhenjiang aromatic vinegar |
| ABTS | 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid |
| DPPH | 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl |
| FRAP | ferric reducing antioxidant power |
| HPLC | high performance liquid chromatography |
| IC | ion liquid chromatography |
| NMR | nuclear magnetic resonance |
| UPLC-MS | ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrum |
| TBV | traditional balsamic vinegar |
| TEAC | trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity |