Our company will be releasing a new small-volume product from our "Ozeki Amazake" series, which uses our own sake lees, "Ozeki Amazake Sake Lees Rice Koji Blend with Lactic Acid Bacteria, 125ml Carton" nationwide from Monday, March 23, 2026.

■ Development Background

In recent years, interest in "intestinal health" and "fermented foods" has grown due to the rise in health consciousness. By blending traditional sake lees amazake with rice koji amazake, we have worked to develop a new type of amazake that is both nutritious and easy to drink. Furthermore, the small 125ml volume makes it easy to incorporate into daily life, such as for morning nutrition, as a snack substitute, or to relax before bed.

Product Point 1: "Double Fermentation Blend" of Sake Lees and Rice Koji

The richness and umami of sake lees is combined with the natural, refreshing sweetness of rice koji amazake to create a mellow, satisfying, and rich flavor. Using our own sake lees, which are unique to a sake brewery with over 310 years of history, we have inherited the traditional flavor.

Product Point 2: Contains 10 billion lactic acid bacteria "FK-23"*

With growing interest in the intestinal environment, each bottle contains 10 billion "FK-23" lactic acid bacteria, selected from the "Faecalis" strain, a type of intestinal lactic acid bacteria known as a symbol of health. "FK-23" is known to maintain an optimal balance in the intestinal environment, and is reported to improve bowel movements, activate the entire body's metabolism, and enhance the body's natural healing ability. Since Faecalis is a lactic acid bacteria that naturally survives in the human body, it is easily absorbed into the body and can be taken safely.

*The above source: A complete guide to the types and functions of lactic acid bacteria! A comprehensive encyclopedia for families / Nichinich Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. "Heat-treated lactic acid bacteria FK-23"

Product Point 3: Eco-friendly "Cartocan"

We use paper cartocans made from thinned wood. 1) Lighter weight (bottle approx. 300g → cartocan approx. 130g), 2) Reduced CO₂ emissions through improved transport efficiency, and 3) Easier disposal. In addition, a portion of the profits is used for forest maintenance as a "green donation."

■About the "Ozeki Amazake" series

Ozeki Amazake has been loved for over 50 years since its release in 1974. It is a long-selling series that has been improved while maintaining its traditional taste. Thanks to the techniques and quality control cultivated through sake brewing, it is a beloved sake lees amazake that can be enjoyed with peace of mind. Made with sake lees carefully selected by the brewery, and with the addition of honey and ginger as secret ingredients, it has a nostalgic taste.

■ Product overview

Product name: Ozeki Amazake, a blend of sake lees and rice koji with lactic acid bacteria

Capacity/container 125ml/cartocan

Rank Amazake (soft drink)

Best before date: 10 months

Ingredients: Amazake (rice, rice koji) (made in Japan), sugar, sake lees, ginger juice, starch, honey, salt, lactic acid bacteria (heat-treated), acidulant

Suggested retail price: Open

Release date: Monday, March 26, 2026

Sales area: Nationwide