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Kōrizatō-mitsu (Rock Sugar Syrup)
氷糖みつ (Kōrizatō-mitsu)
Also known as: Kōrizatō-mitsu, Rock sugar syrup, 氷糖蜜, 氷糖みつ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 氷糖みつ |
| Common Japanese notations | 氷糖みつ, 氷糖蜜 |
| Origin | Concentrated syrup byproduct from rock sugar (kōrizatō) production; clear with mild caramel notes; specialty sweetener |
| Typical functions | Liqueur and home-distilled spirits, Premium specialty syrup for wagashi |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Kōrizatō-mitsu (氷糖みつ) is concentrated syrup byproduct from rock sugar production — specialty sweetener for liqueur production and premium wagashi.
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- Bottled kōrizatō-mitsu retail (specialty)
Ingredient profile
Concentrated syrup from rock sugar production.
OEM applications
Liqueur and home-distilled spirits.
Premium wagashi.
For OEM: specialty retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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Quick answers
- What is Kōrizatō-mitsu (Rock Sugar Syrup)?
- Kōrizatō-mitsu (氷糖みつ) is concentrated syrup byproduct from rock sugar production — specialty sweetener for liqueur production and premium wagashi.
- What is the regulatory status of Kōrizatō-mitsu (Rock Sugar Syrup) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Kōrizatō-mitsu (Rock Sugar Syrup)?
- Bottled kōrizatō-mitsu retail (specialty)
- Where does Kōrizatō-mitsu (Rock Sugar Syrup) come from?
- Concentrated syrup byproduct from rock sugar (kōrizatō) production; clear with mild caramel notes; specialty sweetener
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Kōrizatō-mitsu (Rock Sugar Syrup)?
- JSCI: 氷糖みつ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 氷糖みつ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.