Ingredient

Sweet Cooking Rice Wine

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use sweet cooking rice wine primarily as a flavoring agent and to tenderize …

What it is

Sweet cooking rice wine is a fermented rice product used in Asian cuisines. It is made from glutinous rice, water, and a starter culture, which is allowed to ferment. The resulting liquid is then filtered and often has salt added for preservation and flavor.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use sweet cooking rice wine primarily as a flavoring agent and to tenderize meat in marinades. Its mild sweetness and complex flavor profile add depth to dishes. It is commonly found in Asian sauces, marinades, stir-fries, and baked goods.

Health notes

Sweet cooking rice wine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It contains alcohol, but the levels are typically very low after cooking. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar fermented products. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Sweet Cooking Rice Wine

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BOURBON Japanese Baked Rice Cracker Crackers & Biscotti 500kcal 10Protein 26.7Fat 56.7Carbs KIKKOMAN Triple Ginger Teriyaki Sauce, Triple Ginger Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 118kcal 0Protein 0Fat 23.5Carbs JFC International Inc. Red Bean Baked Cake, Red Bean Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 400kcal 9.2Protein 6.9Fat 73.8Carbs JFC International Inc. Dorayaki Baked Red Bean Cake, Chestnut Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 403kcal 8.1Protein 7.3Fat 74.2Carbs Myojo Foods Of America Inc. Japanese Style Cold Noodles, Sesame Flavored Sauce With Mustard Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 61% DV per serving 329kcal 7.9Protein 4.3Fat 65Carbs Crunchy Shrimp Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp. Crunchy Shrimp Sushi 38kcal 5.8Protein 4.5Fat 24.4Carbs Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp. Chicken Skewers Other Deli High in sodium — 45% DV per serving 172kcal 15.7Protein 8.2Fat 9.0Carbs Ajinomoto USA Inc. Broccoli Beef Fried Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 168kcal 3.6Protein 3.1Fat 23.5Carbs Gourmet Teriyaki Marinade, Gourmet Teriyaki Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. Gourmet Teriyaki Marinade, Gourmet Teriyaki Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 139kcal 5.6Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Triple Ginger Teriyaki Sauce, Triple Ginger Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. Triple Ginger Teriyaki Sauce, Triple Ginger Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 118kcal 0Protein 0Fat 23.5Carbs Spicy Miso Teriyaki Sauce, Spicy Miso Teriyaki Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. Spicy Miso Teriyaki Sauce, Spicy Miso Teriyaki Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 211kcal 5.3Protein 0Fat 36.8Carbs Ajinomoto USA Inc. Chicken Fried Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 168kcal 4.0Protein 2.0Fat 31.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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