According to my quick research. hon-mirin is the upper end of the sweet wine, mirin. Aji mirin is the lower line, not a real Japanese mirin. I only began Japanese cooking in the last year,but I feel comfortable asserting that Ohsawa is a high end Japanese product line. I always try to buy it. There may be yet higher end Japanese brands, but I think you can use this as Hon-mirin anytime. As opposed to Kikkoman aji mirin. Best regards, Pam Hill

no, there is no corn syrup. it is made of almost all rice products. the extremely well-reviewed new book, "japanese farm food" recommends, in cooking japanese food, that the cook uses ohsawa organic products as often as they are available. i find them excellent. they are available on amazon. regards, pam hill

Can you remove one of the pictures of food and add a picture of the ingredients back label?

I don't control the pictures but here's what's in it sweet rice wine, distilled white rice wine with some Koji which is what is used to ferment saki and regular rice wine. This is the real stuff if you buy kikkoman you get some flavorings with sweetened syrup not real mirin.

Is this real mirin? Does it have an alcohol content?

It is salted, thereby rendering it unpalatable (to most people for straight drinking) and to avoid alcohol taxes/duties. They don’t have to list the alcohol content.

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🍶 Elevate your kitchen game with the golden touch of tradition!

UMAMI UNLEASHED - Transforms everyday dishes with authentic Japanese depth and harmony.
SLOW FERMENTED PERFECTION - Aged 9 months for a rich, complex flavor profile you can taste.
VISUAL FLAVOR ELEVATION - Gives your meals a mouthwatering glaze and irresistible texture.
PURE ORGANIC CRAFTSMANSHIP - Handcrafted with non-GMO, gluten-free ingredients for clean eating.
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Ohsawa Genuine Mirin is a USDA Organic, non-GMO, gluten-free sweet rice seasoning wine, naturally fermented over 9 months to develop a rich umami flavor and glossy texture. Handcrafted in Japan with premium organic ingredients, it enhances both the taste and appearance of a wide range of Japanese and fusion dishes.

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D**.

The Best Mirin I’ve ever tasted

This is an exceptional mirin, it’s delicate and flavorful. I use this at finish for several dishes where I want a tempered sweetness that is less powerful than sugar.Excellent on Asian fare, especially pho, but I sprinkle it on Salisbury steak as well.Well worth the price imho.

2.06.2025

R**T

The Flavor is Outstanding!

This is the best mirin rice vinegar I've ever purchased. I've been purchasing Ohsawa's Namu Shoyu locally for years. It was great to find their other products on Amazon as they aren't available locally. I highly recommend this mirin - it was totally worth the price!

22.05.2025

T**C

The best organic mirin!

Simply the best mirin I have found. A foundational must-have ingredient for your kitchen. It is amazing how mild in flavor it is, yet instrumental in building depth to sauces.

2.06.2025

P**N

A special condiment mirin; expensive.

well-made higher end mirin much like medium sherries. Used in culinary arts. also more towards balsamic vinegars of Italy and Portugal.

21.04.2025

S**K

Excellent product

This is the 'real good stuff.' A quality product that adds a nice sweetness and umami to cooking.

12.05.2025

J**.

Mirin received quickly

Quick shipping and well packaged in bubble wrap. Great quality to make Dango for the first time!

2.09.2025

T**E

Do not waste your money, no returns!

Do not buy this. It was damaged, the protective plastic was not covering the cap, causing leakage. It is not eligible for return. I’m not the first customer this happened to. Very sad, what a waste!

8.07.2025

J**K

Real deal mirin

Read the ingredients. Alcohol is from Shoju and not just added sugar like other brands. I almost detect a fruity note...

24.08.2025

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