Pure Rice Vinegar

Iio Jizo Pure Rice Vinegar is made using spring water and 200 grams of rice per liter (as compared to the usual 40), offering a clean, light, and balanced acidity perfect for everyday cooking. This traditional vinegar delivers a subtle sweetness and gentle tang that complements sushi rice, dressings, marinades, and pickles without overpowering other flavors. Crafted with care and time-honored fermentation methods, it’s a versatile staple in Japanese kitchens.

Established in 1893, Iio Jizo has become synonymous with premium rice vinegar in Japan. Fifth-generation owner Akihiro Iio continues the tradition of using exclusively 100% new-harvest pesticide-free rice. Each bottle takes more than a year to complete, starting with sake brewed on-site following techniques refined over centuries. This painstaking process also underlies their distinctive purple sweet potato vinegars.