Shiragiku is Mizkan’s premium rice vinegar, a refined komezu prized by sushi chefs for the quality it brings to the rice. Where a grain vinegar is sharp and assertive, this rice based vinegar is altogether more elegant, defined by a mild, beautifully balanced sourness and a rich, rounded umami depth that comes from the addition of sake lees, the fragrant remnants of sake brewing.

That umami is what sets it apart. It gives the vinegar a mellow, savoury complexity rather than a simple sharpness, so it seasons without harshness and leaves a clean, refined finish. It is exactly the character a chef wants in sushi-su, the seasoned vinegar folded through warm rice, where balance and subtlety are everything and a lesser vinegar would taste merely sour.

Beyond sushi rice it brings the same gentle, umami rich acidity to vinegared salads such as sunomono, to dressings and marinades, and to simmered dishes, lifting and brightening while adding depth. Supplied in a practical 20L bag in box, it offers premium quality with the consistency and value a high volume kitchen needs, from the sushi counter to the prep bench.

Why choose Sea House Shiragiku Rice Vinegar?

• A premium rice vinegar. Mizkan’s Shiragiku, the refined choice favoured by sushi chefs.
• Mild and balanced. A gentle, well rounded sourness rather than a harsh, sharp acidity.
• Rich in umami. Sake lees add a savoury depth and mellow complexity.
• Ideal for sushi rice. The refined base for a properly balanced sushi-su.
• Professional bulk format. A 20L bag in box for consistent, high volume service.