Mikado Komeame is a rice based sweetener that has been used in Japan for more than 1000 years. Completely free of artificial sweeteners or preservatives, Mikado Komeame is absorbed more slowly than regular sugar, and is gentle enough for small children and the elderly. It is lightly sweet, yet full of flavor, and adds a rich taste to recipes or beverages. A perfect example of how traditional ingredients continue to keep their appeal into the present day.