An alcohol-based seasoning, made from a long process of slow saccharification and aging of the ingredients of rice, glutinious rice, rice koji and alcohol. High in sugar with characteristic sweetness, Hon mirin has many excellent effects such as imparting sweetness and savoriness as well as luster and glaze to cuisine, eliminating unpleasant ingredient odors, preventing ingredients from falling apart when boiling, and soaking flavor into ingredients.

Kikkoman Products: Manjo Mirin, Manjo Mirin Rich

Made from the ingredients of rice, rice koji and alcohol, however characteristic for containing salt. As with hon mirin, sweet cooking rice seasoning imparts richness, luster and mellow flavor to every dish, and can be widely used for cooking.

Kikkoman Product: Manjo Aji-Mirin

This versatile cooking seasoning adds a mild sweetness and glaze to a variety of grilled, broiled, baked and sauteed foods. Since sweetened cooking seasoning has an alcohol content of less than 1%, we recommend this product as an alternative for those concerned about alcohol content.

Kikkoman Product: Kotteri Mirin

Mirin is said to be a seasoning that matches well with soy sauce. When used and heated together, this mixture produces a fragrant aroma and an appetizing sweet and spicy taste. You can also easily make delicious teriyaki sauce by adding soy sauce and sugar to mirin.

Hon mirin was enjoyed as a beverage from around the Sengoku period (about the 16th century) in Japan, but in the late Edo period (19th century), together with the development of food culture, it came to be used as a "seasoning" in grilled, steamed, and simmered dishes.