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Sake Facts

  • Several small glass cups with clear liquid, a large bottle with a purple label, and traditional ink pots with brushes on a wooden surface.

    Sake is gluten free, tannin free, and made without the addition of sulfites.

    Sake is five to ten times LESS acidic than wine.

    Sake does not stain the teeth like wine and inflicts less damage to the tooth enamel.

  • Close-up of crystal glasses stacked on a wooden table with a platter of sliced salmon, green lettuce, and other fruits or vegetables in the background.

    Sake mitigates fish flavors and bitterness in foods.

    Sake enhances the perception of umami in foods.

    Sake can stand up to spicy foods. Sake with sweetness can reduce heat even more.

Sake Ingredients