Through advanced refining, sucrose purity reaches its peak, resulting in larger, more transparent crystals. Founded in 1880 in Nihonbashi-Honcho, Okatsune developed white zarame sugar with an average crystal size of 3.7 mm. Its exceptional size and quality earned it the name Onizarato.
Onizarato
Since the Edo period, Nihonbashi-Honcho in Tokyo has been known as a center for medicinal wholesalers, and many pharmaceutical companies still operate there today. Shrines honoring medicine deities remain throughout the area. Sugar, once considered medicinal, shares this legacy—Nihonbashi continues to host numerous sugar merchants and refiners.
Nihonbashi
When heated, sugar reveals its “figure eight” form. With a melting point of 103°C, it transforms as the temperature rises to 109°C and beyond—changing into syrup, fondant, caramel, toffee, hard candy, amber sugar, caramel sauce, and caramel—each with its own color and texture suited to various culinary applications.
Versatile
Sugar is composed of sucrose—a natural compound formed by the bonding of fructose and glucose.Sucrose is found only in plants, making it a naturally occurring ingredient.Among all plants, sugarcane and sugar beets are especially rich in sucrose.
Plant-Based
Moisture Retention
One of sugar’s key characteristics is its hydrophilicity—its ability to attract and retain water.
Crystallized sugar plays an important role in binding moisture, which helps improve texture, enhance preservation, and deliver various functional benefits to food products.
Product
Onizarato
Net Weight
20kg/bag
"Enhancing flavor, protecting its essence."
Onizarato offers one of Japan’s finest white zarame sugars, boasting exceptional purity.
Perfect for enhancing the natural taste of ingredients in dishes like sweet bean paste, confiture, candied fruits, and dashi.
Experience the difference with white zarame sugar.
Onizarato (Powdered Sugar)
Net Weight
2kg×6 bags/box
"Enhancing flavor. Protecting essence."
This is powdered sugar made from Onizarato.
Ideal for creams and other recipes where Onizarato SZ may not dissolve easily.
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Expert Interview
These are articles based on interviews with shops and manufacturers who actually use Onizarato.
We regularly add new articles to this section.
Feel free to use these insights to inspire how Onizarato can be incorporated into your own business.
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Product Information
These recipes were created in collaboration with renowned chefs and culinary schools, and are sure to spark new discoveries for your own cooking.
We hope they inspire fresh ideas and new ways to enjoy the unique sweetness of Onizarato.
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Recipe
Discover a variety of recipes featuring Onizarato.
Created in collaboration with renowned chefs and culinary schools, these recipes are sure to inspire new ideas and discoveries in your kitchen.
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