{"product_id":"fuji-su-junmai-pure-rice-vinegar-by-iio-jozo-kyoto-tango-farm-to-bottle","title":"Fuji-su Junmai Pure Rice Vinegar by Iio Jozo, Kyoto Tango Farm-to-Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe only rice vinegar in Japan made entirely from rice grown on the brewery's own farm — Iio Jozo cultivates its own Kyoto-grown Koshihikari in the Tango Peninsula and uses nothing else, no additives, no corn, no added alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrewed in traditional wooden barrels using the same natural fermentation method unchanged since 1893, with no shortcuts and no acceleration — the process takes months longer than industrial vinegar production\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJapan's most awarded artisan rice vinegar, regularly recognized at national food competitions, and the benchmark vinegar for serious sushi chefs across Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Product Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junmai Fuji-su (純米富士酢) — Pure Rice Fuji Vinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500ml (16.9 fl oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice (Kyoto Prefecture, Japan), water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens \u0026amp; Properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains Rice (rice is not among the US FDA's major allergens; noted as a precaution for rice-sensitive individuals). Additive-free. Naturally gluten-free. No added alcohol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months (unopened)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dark place; no refrigeration needed. Once opened, store away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iio Jozo Co., Ltd. (株式会社飯尾醸造), est. 1893. (Packaging is in Japanese.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (Tango Peninsula)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer's Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIio Jozo sits in Miyazu, on the Tango Peninsula in northern Kyoto Prefecture — a stretch of coastline overlooking Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most celebrated scenic views. The brewery was founded in 1893, and what sets it apart from every other vinegar maker in Japan is its absolute commitment to the rice: Iio Jozo grows its own Koshihikari on surrounding farmland, harvests it, and uses it exclusively in its vinegar. No grain from outside the farm, no additives to accelerate fermentation, no industrial shortcuts. The entire process — from planting to bottling — is controlled in-house and guided by the same toji-style craft knowledge that has governed the brewery for over a century. The result is a vinegar that reflects not just an ingredient but a place and a method: the rice of northern Kyoto, the water of the Tango coastline, the patience of a family brewery that measures quality in seasons, not shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunmai Fuji-su has a fullness that distinguishes it from lighter Kyoto-style vinegars. The acidity is clean and precise, but it arrives with noticeable body behind it — a warm, grainy richness that comes from the high rice content and the slow, natural fermentation in wooden barrels. There is a gentle sweetness woven through the acidity, not added sugar but the natural residual character of the grain itself. The finish is long and satisfying. Used in sushi rice, it gives the finished dish a depth and roundness that lighter vinegars cannot replicate; used in dressings or pickles, it brings a presence that holds its own alongside bold ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional in sushi rice: the fuller body distributes beautifully through warm rice, giving each grain a rich, clean tang without any harshness; the go-to for serious home cooks making chirashi-zushi or temaki; pickled ginger (gari) and lightly pickled vegetables achieve a mellow, deep acidity rather than the sharp bite of cheaper vinegar; shaken with sesame oil, a little soy, and ginger into a rich wafu vinaigrette for grain bowls; diluted with cold water and honey for a refreshing Japanese drinking vinegar (nomi-su); added in the final minute of cooking to stir-fry sauces for a rounded, mellow acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✈️ Ships from Japan · Order more, pay less per item\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iio Jozo (飯尾醸造)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48612645863659,"sku":"IIOJOZO-FUJISU-500ML","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2520\/0107\/files\/9579093131499_Fuji-su_Junmai_Pure_Rice_Vinegar_by_Iio_Jozo__Kyot.png?v=1780045890","url":"https:\/\/cookgood.jp\/products\/fuji-su-junmai-pure-rice-vinegar-by-iio-jozo-kyoto-tango-farm-to-bottle","provider":"CookGood.JP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}