Kuromitsu (Black Sugar Syrup)

Hazard level: Moderate health concern

What is Kuromitsu (Black Sugar Syrup)?

Thick Japanese syrup made from kokuto (unrefined black/brown cane sugar), used as a sweetener in wagashi and caramels.

Is Kuromitsu (Black Sugar Syrup) safe?

Kuromitsu (Black Sugar Syrup) is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 11,259 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Also known as

Kuromitsu (Black Sugar Syrup) is also known as kuromitsu, black sugar syrup — these all refer to the same ingredient.

kuromitsu black sugar syrup 黒みつ 黒蜜

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