Ingredient

Sushi Vinegar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sushi vinegar to provide a sweet and tangy flavor profile to sushi …

What it is

Sushi vinegar is a seasoned rice vinegar used to flavor sushi rice. It is made by adding salt and sugar (or other sweeteners) to rice vinegar. The mixture is gently heated to dissolve the solids and then cooled.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sushi vinegar to provide a sweet and tangy flavor profile to sushi rice, making it more palatable and cohesive. It is essential for authentic sushi rice and is also found in some marinades and salad dressings.

Health notes

Sushi vinegar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily composed of vinegar, sugar, and salt, which are common food components. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated vinegar and its components, but specific evaluations for 'sushi vinegar' as a distinct ingredient with numeric limits are not typically set.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It is derived from rice, which is not one of the nine major allergens.

Products containing Sushi Vinegar

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Genji, Inc. Tokyo Roll Sushi High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 159kcal 8.9Protein 2.6Fat 23.6Carbs Genji, Inc. Louisiana Roll Qbr, Louisiana Sushi High in sodium — 61% DV per serving 142kcal 3.4Protein 5.7Fat 20.2Carbs Genji, Inc. Very Veggie Platter Sm Br, Very Veggie Sushi High in sodium — 73% DV per serving 142kcal 2.2Protein 4.4Fat 24.0Carbs Genji, Inc. Wisconsin Roll Qbr, Wisconsin Sushi High in sodium — 61% DV per serving 142kcal 3.4Protein 5.7Fat 20.2Carbs Genji, Inc. My Tofu Sweetness Burrito Wr, My Tofu Sweetness Sushi High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 168kcal 3.2Protein 3.2Fat 31.6Carbs Genji, Inc. Fusion Special Wr, Fusion Sushi High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 155kcal 7.3Protein 3.4Fat 24.5Carbs Genji, Inc. Spicy Salmon Salad Rice Bowl Wr, Spicy Salmon Sushi High in sodium — 45% DV per serving 157kcal 4.7Protein 4.7Fat 24.8Carbs Genji, Inc. 12Pc Vegetarian Roll Combo Qbr, Vegetarian Sushi High in sodium — 53% DV per serving 162kcal 2.6Protein 7.3Fat 23.1Carbs Genji, Inc. New York Roll Qbr, New York Sushi High in sodium — 61% DV per serving 142kcal 3.4Protein 5.7Fat 20.2Carbs Genji, Inc. 8Pc Chef's Assorted Nigiri Wr, Chef's Assorted Sushi High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 158kcal 10.7Protein 2.5Fat 23.0Carbs Genji, Inc. Insanity Roll Qbr, Insanity Sushi High in sodium — 56% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 164kcal 6.6Protein 5.6Fat 21.6Carbs Genji, Inc. Minnesota Roll Qbr, Minnesota Sushi High in sodium — 61% DV per serving 142kcal 3.4Protein 5.7Fat 20.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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