Three Years of Aging Creates an Amber Masterpiece! Fukuraijun "Traditional Method" Aged Hon-Mirin (Japanese Sweet Rice Wine) – Hakusen Shuzo 500ml

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With just one spoonful, cooking becomes art.

Add a drop of tea to your everyday dinner table and evoke the rich food culture of the Edo period.

Fukurai Jun's "Traditional Method Authentic Mirin" is more than just a sweet seasoning.
This amber-colored treasure conveys to the present day the memory of "drinkable" mirin, once loved by those with a sweet tooth as a nightcap and a source of energy for people.

In today's world, where chemical seasonings and mirin-like seasonings are everywhere, the desire for something that can truly be called "the real thing" is stronger than ever.
This is a genuine mirin that has been aged for three years to meet the sincere desires of those who value authenticity.

Hon mirin is a complex blend of over 200 flavor components that adds depth to dishes.
It's not a monotonously sweet flavor like mirin-style seasonings.

When asked why professional chefs use this mirin, they say, "No matter how hard you try, dishes using mirin-style seasonings just can't cross the line. Genuine flavor can only come from genuine ingredients. You can't lie."

With mirin-style seasonings now dominating the market, choosing genuine mirin is a choice that protects your family's health and passes on Japanese food culture to the next generation.
Once you use it, the difference is clear.
Experience the moment your cooking is elevated to a new level.

Made using the same method as in the Edo period, this product will bring the joy and excitement of true food to your kitchen.

Product Features

• The ingredients are only domestically produced glutinous rice, rice koji, and rice shochu.
• Traditional brewing method: 90 days + aged for approximately 3 years
• No chemical seasonings or additives
• Alcohol content: 13.5-14.5%
• Extract content: 40% or more
• From Japanese simmered dishes and teriyaki to Western and Chinese sauces and sweets

Delicious ways to use it

Basic simmered dishes

Adjust the ratio of dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin to 1:1:1 + water.
The flavor penetrates deep into the ingredients, giving them a natural sheen.

Teriyaki Glaze

Lightly boil down a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, and sake in a 1:1:1 ratio.
The finish and fragrance are outstanding.

Marinating meat and fish

2 teaspoons of mirin + 2 teaspoons of soy sauce + grated ginger.
It improves water retention and reduces odor.

Noodle soup/Tempura sauce

5 parts dashi, 1 part soy sauce, 1 part mirin.
It has a mellow taste and a long aftertaste.

Japanese sweets

It partially replaces the sugar in pancakes and castella cakes.
Increased aroma and richness.

"Hon Mirin" and "Mirin-style Seasoning": The Difference is Like Heaven and Earth

Did you know that there are actually big differences between products on the market that are called "mirin"?

Hon Mirin (Fukurai Jun)

• Ingredients: glutinous rice, rice koji, pure rice shochu only
• Alcohol content: Approximately 14% (same as sake)
• Production method: Natural fermentation and 3-year aging
• Additives: None

Mirin-style seasoning

• Ingredients: Starch syrup, glucose, chemical seasonings, acidulants, flavorings, etc.
• Alcohol content: Less than 1%
• Process: Industrial blend (complete in a few days)
• Additives: A wide variety of chemicals are used

The crucial difference in cooking

Three-dimensional flavor: Hon mirin contains a complex blend of over 200 flavor components, bringing depth to dishes.
Mirin-style seasonings are simply sweet.

Aroma when heated: When heated, mirin releases a rich aroma.
Mirin-style seasonings have almost no aroma and can sometimes have an artificial smell.

Shine and luster: Hon mirin's luster is a natural amber glow created by long-term aging.
Mirin-style seasonings cannot replicate this natural shine.

Health effects: Mirin-style seasonings contain many additives, including corn syrup, chemical seasonings, preservatives, flavorings, and caramel coloring.
This is a substance that should be avoided, especially by small children and those with health concerns.

FAQ

Are you concerned about alcohol?

The alcohol evaporates during cooking and flavoring. The alcohol also evaporates, taking away any odors inherent in the ingredients. Always heat before use when serving to children.

The color is getting darker.

The amber color may deepen with age and storage. This does not affect the quality, but it also tends to enhance the flavor.

International Shipping and Laws

This product is an alcoholic beverage (approximately 14%). Import restrictions and age verification may apply depending on the destination country or region. Purchase is limited to those of legal drinking age.

The Story of Hakuougi Sake Brewery

Hakuougi Sake Brewery has been in business since the late Edo period in Kawabe Town, Gifu Prefecture.
In the 1960s, when cheap mirin-style seasonings were sweeping the market, the company maintained its traditional manufacturing methods, believing that "it would be better to go out of business by making the real thing than to survive by making a fake."

Representative Kato says:
"If someone asks me what mirin from the Edo period was like, I can confidently say, 'This is it.' Our mission is to pass on the authentic taste to our children and grandchildren."

Three Pure Ingredients

Domestic glutinous rice - The rich sweetness and umami of carefully selected domestic rice. Handmade rice koji - "Souhaze" koji, hand-grown by artisans day and night. Homemade rice shochu - All mirin ingredients are produced in-house, a rare sight in Japan.

90 days of brewing and three years of aging produce a smooth, mellow sweetness, rich body, and complex umami flavor.

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