Mirin, along with soy sauce and sake, is one of the cornerstones of Japanese cuisine. The merin is a type of rice wine to which sugar is added. The color of the merin is amber and it has a slightly thick syrupy texture. Mirin is used to add subtle sweetness and a slightly alcoholic aroma. In Japanese cuisine, mirin is used as part of foods cooked in sauce and as a necessary addition to marinades for food intended for grilling. When mirin is used in marinades intended for glazing grilled dishes of meat or fish, it gives them a nice shine and an appetizing coating. In Japanese cuisine, mirin is not only used as a sweetener, but more as an ingredient that gives shine. It is important not to use a large amount of it as its taste can be overly dominant. Made in: China Volume: 500 ml Kosher: Hatam Super Pat