Gantoshitsubutsu (sugar-containing materials)

Gantoshitsubutsu (sugar-containing materials) refers to substances rich in sugar, such as sugar, molasses, and honey. Because these substances are used mainly for the sugar they contain, they are employed to add sweetness and in the fermentation process. In sake production as well, sugar-containing materials play an important role as a source for fermentation, and sake is made when yeast converts the sugar into alcohol. In this way, sugar-containing materials are an important factor influencing the taste and aroma of sake.