Solute

A solute is a substance that is uniformly dissolved in a liquid. In the sake-making process, components contained in the rice and water are important elements that shape the flavor and aroma of the sake. Solutes include, for example, alcohol, amino acids, organic acids, and sugars, and these bring out the characteristics of the sake. The substance that dissolves the solute in the liquid is called the solvent, which is usually water. In this way, the interaction between solutes and solvent creates the taste and appeal of sake.