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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