Question 1

What is amazake?

Accepted Answer

Amazake is a traditional Japanese fermented rice drink. It is naturally sweet and comes in two main types: one made from rice koji (non-alcoholic) and another made from sake lees (which may contain trace amounts of alcohol). At Yami, we primarily offer the non-alcoholic koji-based variety.

Question 2

Is amazake healthy?

Accepted Answer

Koji amazake is naturally sweet due to the fermentation process where enzymes break down rice starches into glucose. It is rich in Vitamin B, amino acids, and enzymes, often referred to as a "drinkable IV" in Japan for its nutritional value.

Question 3

How do you drink amazake?

Accepted Answer

Amazake can be enjoyed both hot and cold. In winter, it is often served warm with a pinch of grated ginger. In summer, it is refreshing when chilled. You can also use amazake concentrate as a natural sweetener in smoothies or desserts.

Question 4

Does amazake contain alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Most commercially available amazake, especially those made with rice koji like the brands found on Yami, are non-alcoholic and safe for children and pregnant women. Always check the product label for specific alcohol content.

Question 5

What does amazake taste like?

Accepted Answer

Amazake has a naturally sweet, creamy flavor similar to a mild rice pudding or a sweet rice milk. It has a unique malty aroma and a slightly thick, comforting texture.

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Angel Sweet 8g*5 Rice Wine Yeast - Ferment Glutinous Rice for Jiuniang Mijiu Sake Amazake Sweet Fermented Rice

Angel Sweet 8g*10 Rice Wine Yeast - Ferment Glutinous Rice for Jiuniang Mijiu Sake Amazake Sweet Fermented Rice

Rice Amazake Drink ,Sweet Rice Dew, Rice Wine,Passion Fruit Flavor, 10.14 fl oz【0.5%vol】

Dried Sweet Malt Drink - Amazake , Fermented Sweet Rice Wine, Ginger Flavor ,1.9 oz 【Just Add Hot or Cold water】

Sweet Rice Dew, Rice Wine,Osmanthus+Peach+Passion Fruit+Original Flavor, 10.14 fl oz*4【4 Combo Packs】【0.5%vol】

Rice Amazake Drink ,Sweet Rice Dew, Rice Wine,Osmanthus Flavor, 10.14 fl oz【0.5%vol】

Rice Amazake Drink, Sweet Rice Dew, Rice Wine,Peach Flavor, 10.14 fl oz【0.5%vol】

Angel Sweet 8g*10 Rice Wine Yeast - Ferment Glutinous Rice for Jiuniang Mijiu Sake Amazake Sweet Fermented Rice

Sweet Wine Drink,Japanese Amazake,3.52 oz

Dried Sweet Malt Drink - Amazake Shoga , Fermented Sweet Rice Wine, Ginger Flavor ,1.69 oz 【Just Add Hot or Cold water】

Rice Amazake Drink ,Sweet Rice Dew, Rice Wine,Original Flavor, 10.14 fl oz【0.5%vol】

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