Food · Sweeteners

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.

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Bottled kōrizatō-mitsu retail (specialty)

What it is

Concentrated syrup from rock sugar production.

Typical uses in Japanese products

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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Related ingredients

References

  1. MEXT 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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