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Sushi-zu (Sushi Vinegar)

すし酢 (Sushi-zu)

Also known as: Sushi-zu, Sushi vinegar, すし酢, 寿司酢, Mizkan Sushi-zu

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameすし酢
Common Japanese notationsすし酢, 寿司酢, スシズ
OriginPre-mixed sushi vinegar — combining rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; principal volume Japanese producers Mizkan (Mizkan Sushi-zu — major retail leader), Tamano-i, Kayanoya
Typical functionsSushi rice production — defining application, Rice mixing for chirashi-zushi, maki-zushi, nigiri-zushi
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Distinct from amazu (which has different ratio for cooking applications).

Sushi-zu (すし酢 / 寿司酢) is pre-mixed sushi vinegar for sushi rice production. Mizkan is the volume retail leader. Distinct from amazu which has different ratios for general cooking.

Classification

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Product applications

Functions

Regulatory tags

Used in (typical product categories)

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

  • Bottled sushi-zu retail (volume household)

What it is

Pre-mixed rice vinegar with sugar and salt for sushi rice.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Sushi rice production.

Chirashi-zushi, maki-zushi, nigiri-zushi.

For OEM: bottled retail OEM.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUEstablished global sushi specialty market.
USAMajor established US sushi retail.
ChinaEstablished trade.
KoreaEstablished trade.

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References

  1. Mizkan Sushi-zu product specifications

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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