Ajipon (citrus ponzu soy sauce), 360 ml: every ingredient on the label
ミツカン 味ぽん 360ml
A seasoning from Mizkan that combines citrus juice, brewed vinegar and soy sauce, for dipping and pouring over food (as described on the official site). It has 8 ingredients, and 3 of them are food additives, written after the “／” (slash): seasoning (amino acids, etc.), acidulant and flavoring.
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This label was copied from the maker's official product page (checked 2026-10-02). Package labels can change, so please check the actual label when you buy.
| 原材料名Ingredients | 、、、、／、、、（小麦・大豆を含む） |
|---|---|
| 内容量Net contents | 360ml |
| 賞味期限Best before | 賞味期間360日（公式ページの表示） |
| 保存方法Storage | |
| 製造者Manufacturer |
Allergens: contains wheat and soybeans
| Energy エネルギー | 63kcal |
| Protein たんぱく質 | 4.2g |
| Fat 脂質 | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrate 炭水化物 | 12.0g |
| Sugars 糖質 | 11.7g |
| Dietary fiber 食物繊維 | 0.3g |
| Salt equivalent 食塩相当量 | 8.3g |
| Sodium ナトリウム | 3280mg |
| Potassium カリウム | 177mg |
| Phosphorus リン | 63mg |
Copied from the official site as of the date checked. The label is shown in Japanese as printed; tap an ingredient to see its English name and role. The links in the table below lead to our Ingredients A–Z and food additive database. The ingredient list and nutrition facts were transcribed from the product page on the Mizkan official site (not from a photo of the package). The ingredient list on the official page is the same for the 7 sizes from 150 ml to 1 L. The allergens are written for each ingredient within the ingredient list, as “しょうゆ（小麦・大豆を含む）” (soy sauce (contains wheat and soybeans)). Mizkan explains on the official page that it labels all 28 allergen items it uses on the product label. The nutrition values are per 100 g of edible portion, not per 100 ml. The name, storage method and manufacturer are not given on the official page. The official page says “お手元の商品と当ホームページでは、記載内容が異なる場合がございます” (the text on the product you have and on this website may differ).
Ingredients, one by one
| On the label | Type | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| しょうゆ（小麦・大豆を含む）（国内製造）soy sauce (contains wheat and soybeans) (made in Japan) | Ingredient | Saltiness and umami | Ingredients are listed in order of weight, so soy sauce is the largest. “（国内製造）” (made in Japan) is a country-of-origin label meaning the soy sauce was made in Japan (it is not the origin of the soybeans or wheat). “（小麦・大豆を含む）” (contains wheat and soybeans) is an individual allergen label written for each ingredient. |
| 果糖ぶどう糖液糖high-fructose corn syrup | Ingredient | Sweetness | A liquid sugar made by breaking down starch, a mix of fructose and glucose. It is treated as a food, so it is not in the additive section. |
| かんきつ果汁citrus juice | Ingredient | Aroma and sourness | The source of the ponzu-like aroma and sourness. The official page does not say which citrus is used. |
| 醸造酢brewed vinegar | Ingredient | Sourness | Vinegar made by fermenting grains, fruit and so on. The official page does not say what the raw materials are. |
| 食塩salt | Ingredient | Saltiness | — |
| 調味料（アミノ酸等）seasoning (amino acids, etc.) | Food additive | Umami | A food additive that adds umami, such as monosodium glutamate. Under the labeling rules, umami additives may be written with the group name “調味料” (seasoning), and “（アミノ酸等）” (amino acids, etc.) is added when amino acids are the largest part. The label does not tell you what is included or how many kinds. |
| 酸味料acidulant | Food additive | Sourness, adjusting the taste | A group name for additives that add sourness or adjust the taste. Because it may be written with a group name, the label does not say what is used. |
| 香料flavoring | Food additive | Aroma | A group name for additives that add aroma. Because it may be written with a group name, the label does not say what aroma it is. |
Similar products with fewer food additives
Products on the same shelf that we have read, with fewer food additives than this one (3). Shown as a difference in labeling, not a judgment.
Good points and concerns
+Good points
- 8 ingredients, and 3 food additives (seasoning (amino acids, etc.), acidulant and flavoring, all written with group names)
- The food ingredients are 5: soy sauce, high-fructose corn syrup, citrus juice, brewed vinegar and salt
- Suggested retail price of ¥342 for 360 ml (¥95 per 100 ml)
−Concerns
- “調味料（アミノ酸等）” (seasoning (amino acids, etc.)), “酸味料” (acidulant) and “香料” (flavoring) are group names, so the label does not tell you what is included
- After soy sauce, the next largest ingredient is high-fructose corn syrup
- The official page does not say which citrus is used. The salt equivalent is 8.3 g per 100 g
Related articles
Sources
- Ajipon | Product information | Mizkan Group
- Knowledge on food additive labeling for correctly understanding food labels | Consumer Affairs Agency
- Labeling on the maker's official site (checked 2026-10-02)
This page is a translation of our Japanese page; if they differ, the Japanese page is the reference.
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