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Mirin Kasu Paste - 200g

SKU: WSB.SAKEPASTE.02

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This product has a Best Before Date of 05/06/2026.

Mirin Kasu is the soft, flavourful paste that is left over after making mirin, the naturally sweet rice wine often used in Japanese cooking. Similar to sake kasu, it has a mild sweetness, a deep umami flavour, and a smooth texture that works beautifully in both sweet and savoury dishes.

Made from the same simple ingredients as mirin: rice, rice malt and a little alcohol, mirin kasu contains no additives or artificial ingredients. It is 100% natural and full of flavour.

Mirin kasu is also rich in what is known as “instant protein”, a type of tough protein that isn’t fully digested in the stomach. Instead, it reaches the small intestine where it can help absorb cholesterol and fats, working in a similar way to dietary fibre.

Used widely in Japan by pastry chefs, cooks, chocolatiers and ice cream makers, mirin kasu brings depth, smooth texture and a naturally mellow sweetness to both sweet and savoury dishes.

  • Baking – Add to bread, cakes or biscuits for a subtle sweetness and extra flavour.
  • Desserts – Blend into ice cream, custard or creamy puddings for a smooth texture and mellow fermented note.
  • Chocolate – Mix into chocolate or ganache for a rich, slightly savoury edge.
  • Marinades – Use in marinades for meat, fish or vegetables to add umami and help with tenderising.
  • Soups & Broths – Stir into miso soup or other broths for extra depth of flavour.
  • Pickling – Combine with vinegar, sugar and salt to make a Japanese-style pickling paste.
  • As It Is – Some people enjoy eating mirin kasu just as it is, without any added sugar.

Keep in a cool, dark place away from moisture.

Glutinous rice, sugarcane alcohol, malted rice (alcohol content 10%-12%)

Energy 940 kJ (221 kcal), Total Fat 1g of which saturates 0.38g, Carbohydrate 43.7g of which sugars 25.7g, Protein 9.4g, Salt 0.013g