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Mirin
Aji No Haha
250ml

Used for over 300 years, a naturally fermented sweet cooking rice wine is staple in traditional Japanese cooking. An indispensable, multipurpose seasoning for all types of cooking. Enhance the flavour and make the taste milder especially when used in combination with other ingredients, such as shoyu and miso.

The benefits.

  • Helps to treat digestive issues like diarrhea or bloating (digestive enzymes)
  • Helps to protect cells from free radical damage (antioxidants)
  • It doesn't cause unhealthy spikes in blood sugar levels (low to medium GI)

What goes in.

Water, sweet brown rice, rice koji, and sea salt. Approx. +/- 9.4% alcohol.

What's kept out.

Processed ingredients.

Did you know?

Did you know balsamic vinegar needs to be stored in a cool, dark place, away from heat and light? Just like it’s red wine and apple cider cousins, keeping balsamic vinegar in a pantry or kitchen cupboard will ensure it doesn’t quickly lose its flavour or quality.

Geography.

Made in Japan

Hot tip

Mirin has a sweet flavor, which makes it a nice contrast when used with saltier condiments, like soy sauce, shoyu or miso.

 Other benefits:

  • Adds a mild sweetness to dishes
  • Helps tenderise meat
  • Can help mask dishes with a strong fishy and gamey taste
  • Assists flavors to better absorbed into the dish. 
  • Adds a nice glaze to dishes

Spiral Foods

Picture it: Melbourne. The 1970’s. A group of people living an alternate lifestyle make a pact to follow the macrobiotic way of life. Who knew that decades later, their commitment would become Australia’s leading supplier of high quality, organic traditional foods? Spiral Foods believe wholesome food is a basic human right. This philosophy is evident through their range of pantry goods, inspired by worldly cuisines. Over the decades, our eating patterns and food trends have evolved, yet Spiral Foods has stayed true to its roots. We’ll think you’ll be able to taste the difference.