Mizuame

Mizuame (水飴) is a sweetener from Japan which is translated literally to "water candy" (also known as millet jelly). A clear, thick, sticky liquid, it is made by converting starch to sugars. Mizuame is added to wagashi to give them a sheen, eaten in ways similar to honey, and can be a main ingredient in sweets. Mizuame is produced in a very similar fashion to corn syrup and is very similar in taste.

Mizuame

Mizuame (水飴) is a sweetener from Japan which is translated literally to "water candy" (also known as millet jelly). A clear, thick, sticky liquid, it is made by converting starch to sugars. Mizuame is added to wagashi to give them a sheen, eaten in ways similar to honey, and can be a main ingredient in sweets. Mizuame is produced in a very similar fashion to corn syrup and is very similar in taste.