Food · Sweeteners
Amazu (Sweet Vinegar)
甘酢 (Amazu)
Also known as: Amazu, Sweet vinegar, 甘酢
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 甘酢 |
| Common Japanese notations | 甘酢, あまず, アマズ |
| Origin | Pre-mixed sweet vinegar combining vinegar (rice or other), sugar, salt, and dashi for direct cooking application; principal Japanese producers Mizkan, Kagome, Kewpie |
| Typical functions | Sushi-rice (sushi-zu — vinegared sushi rice base), Cucumber sunomono and pickle ingredient, Karaage dipping |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Multiple allergens (wheat, soybean) typical disclosure. |
Amazu (甘酢) is pre-mixed sweet vinegar, a ready-to-use seasoning for sushi-rice, cucumber sunomono, pickle, and karaage dipping.
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- Bottled amazu retail
Ingredient profile
Pre-mixed sweet vinegar with sugar, salt, dashi.
OEM applications
Sushi-rice.
Cucumber sunomono.
Pickle.
For OEM: bottled retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Multiple allergens disclosure typical.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established Japanese-cuisine retail. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US retail. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Amazu (Sweet Vinegar)?
- Amazu (甘酢) is pre-mixed sweet vinegar, a ready-to-use seasoning for sushi-rice, cucumber sunomono, pickle, and karaage dipping.
- What is the regulatory status of Amazu (Sweet Vinegar) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Multiple allergens (wheat, soybean) typical disclosure.
- What products typically use Amazu (Sweet Vinegar)?
- Bottled amazu retail
- Where does Amazu (Sweet Vinegar) come from?
- Pre-mixed sweet vinegar combining vinegar (rice or other), sugar, salt, and dashi for direct cooking application; principal Japanese producers Mizkan, Kagome, Kewpie
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Amazu (Sweet Vinegar)?
- JSCI: 甘酢
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 甘酢
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.