What is brine? What's the role?

Brine is a condiment, which consists of salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, onion, ginger, garlic, star anise and cinnamon. It can be used to season meat, vegetables, pasta and other foods to make the food taste more delicious. In addition, brine also has antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which is helpful to improve the health of digestive system, promote metabolism, enhance immunity and prevent diseases.