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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name氷糖みつ
Common Japanese notations氷糖みつ, 氷糖蜜
OriginConcentrated syrup byproduct from rock sugar (kōrizatō) production; clear with mild caramel notes; specialty sweetener
Typical functionsLiqueur and home-distilled spirits, Premium specialty syrup for wagashi
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche 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

  1. 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.

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