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Zarame-tou (Coarse Crystal Sugar)
ざらめ糖 (Zarame-tou)
Also known as: Zarame-tou, Coarse crystal sugar, ざらめ糖, 中ざら糖, 白ざら糖, Granulated coarse
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ざらめ糖 中ざら糖 / 白ざら糖 |
| Common Japanese notations | ざらめ糖, 中ざら糖, 白ざら糖, ザラメ |
| Origin | Coarse crystal sugar in two main forms: naka-zara (medium-grain, slightly amber color from caramelization) and shiro-zara (white-grain, fully refined); principal Japanese producers Mitsui Sugar, DM Sankyo Sugar; large crystal size suited to specific traditional applications |
| Typical functions | Wagashi (Japanese confectionery) — defining for higashi pressed sweets and dorayaki sugar dusting, Karinto (traditional Japanese fried snack) glazing, Coffee/tea premium positioning (visible large crystals) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. JAS sugar classification (車糖 distinct from ざらめ class). Not a designated allergen. |
Zarame-tou (ざらめ糖) is coarse crystal sugar in two forms: naka-zara (medium-grain amber from caramelization) and shiro-zara (white-grain fully refined). Defining sugar for wagashi confectionery (higashi, dorayaki dusting) and traditional karinto glazing.
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Common OEM product categories
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- Naka-zara retail (cooking and confectionery)
- Shiro-zara retail (premium positioning)
- Industrial supply for confectionery production
Ingredient profile
Coarse crystal sugar — naka-zara (medium amber) and shiro-zara (white refined).
OEM applications
Wagashi confectionery (higashi, dorayaki).
Karinto glazing.
Premium coffee/tea visible crystal positioning.
For OEM: industrial confectionery supply, premium retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. JAS sugar classification. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global crystal sugar market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US sugar market (different classifications). |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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- What is Zarame-tou (Coarse Crystal Sugar)?
- Zarame-tou (ざらめ糖) is coarse crystal sugar in two forms: naka-zara (medium-grain amber from caramelization) and shiro-zara (white-grain fully refined). Defining sugar for wagashi confectionery (higashi, dorayaki dusting) and traditional karinto glazing.
- What is the regulatory status of Zarame-tou (Coarse Crystal Sugar) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. JAS sugar classification (車糖 distinct from ざらめ class). Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Zarame-tou (Coarse Crystal Sugar)?
- Naka-zara retail (cooking and confectionery) / Shiro-zara retail (premium positioning) / Industrial supply for confectionery production
- Where does Zarame-tou (Coarse Crystal Sugar) come from?
- Coarse crystal sugar in two main forms: naka-zara (medium-grain, slightly amber color from caramelization) and shiro-zara (white-grain, fully refined); principal Japanese producers Mitsui Sugar, DM Sankyo Sugar; large crystal size suited to specific traditional applications
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Zarame-tou (Coarse Crystal Sugar)?
- JSCI: ざらめ糖 中ざら糖 / 白ざら糖
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — ざらめ糖 中ざら糖/白ざら糖
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.