This product was developed as a sister item to our long-selling "Tenshu Apple Black Vinegar." Our greatest commitment lies in combining Kagoshima's pot-brewed black vinegar, "Sakamoto no Kurozu," with "3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid (HMPA)," a remarkable functional ingredient derived from fermented rice bran.

While being a polyphenol metabolite, HMPA is characterized by having very little of the bitterness or astringency typically found in such compounds. Above all, it has been reported to have the "function of reducing abdominal fat (visceral fat) and waist circumference in individuals with a high BMI." By combining the potential of black vinegar discovered through years of collaborative research with universities and the scientific insights of HMPA, we have created an authentic wellness drink that can be enjoyed effortlessly every day.

Our primary target audience is the "working generation."

We paid meticulous attention to the taste so that busy modern women and business professionals juggling housework, work, and child-rearing can incorporate a healthy habit as a little treat for themselves. By blending blueberry, grape, and lemon juice in a well-balanced manner to create a mild acidity, even those who dislike sour flavors can enjoy it deliciously.

Additionally, each serving (30ml) contains 0.19mg of iron. Easily prepared by diluting it fourfold with water or other liquids, we hope you will incorporate it into your daily routine—whether as a morning wake-up drink, a refreshing break during the day, or after a bath.

What we value most is "leveraging the benefits of our traditional pot-brewed black vinegar to deliver products that fit modern needs and are easy to incorporate into daily life."

The term "kurozu" (black vinegar) itself originated in 1975 when our 5th president named it after the characteristic deep color and aging process of pot-brewed vinegar, which is darker than regular vinegar. Until then, it was commonly called "pot vinegar" or "natural rice vinegar." While many businesses went out of business due to rice shortages during World War II, our predecessors preserved the pot-brewing method even by switching raw materials to sweet potatoes. Balancing "protecting tradition" and "responding to modern healthcare needs" is no easy task, but by accumulating scientific backing (evidence) through joint research with universities, we maintain a quality that we can proudly hand over to the next generation.

本产品是作为我们长期畅销商品“天寿苹果黑醋”的姊妹品开发而成的。最大的执着点在于，将鹿儿岛的陶坛酿造黑醋“坂元黑醋”与由米糠发酵物诞生的备受瞩目的功能性参与成分“3-(4-羟基-3-甲氧基苯基)丙酸（HMPA）”结合在了一起。

HMPA作为一种多酚代谢物，其特点是几乎没有特有的苦味或涩味。最重要的是，据报道它具有“减少BMI较高者的腹部脂肪（内脏脂肪）和腰围的功能”。通过将多年来与大学等机构共同推进研究中发现的黑醋潜力，与HMPA的科学知识相结合，我们实现了一款每天都能轻松坚持的正宗健康饮品。

我们设定的主要目标群体正是“职场一代”。

为了让在日常家务、工作和育儿中忙碌的现代女性及商务人士能够以犒赏自己的感觉养成健康习惯，我们在口感上也进行了极致的追求。通过均衡调配蓝莓、葡萄和柠檬果汁，使其呈现出温和的酸味，因此即使是不喜欢酸味的人也能美味享用。

此外，每份（30毫升）含有0.19毫克的铁质。由于可以用4倍的水等轻松稀释制作，非常推荐作为早晨醒来的一杯、白天的提神时刻或是沐浴后的日常习惯融入生活中。

我们一直珍视的是：“发挥传统陶坛酿造黑醋的优点，致力于提供符合现代需求且易于融入日常生活的产品。”

“黑醋”这个名称本身，最初是在1975年由我们的第五代社长命名的，因为与普通醋相比颜色更深，且通过陈酿会呈现出更深邃的色泽，这是陶坛酿造的特征。在此之前，通常被称为“坛醋”或“天然米醋”。在太平洋战争造成的稻米短缺等许多同行倒闭的情况下，前代甚至将原料换成红薯，也要坚守陶坛酿造工艺。“守护传统”与“满足现代医疗保健需求”的双全并非易事，但通过与大学共同研究不断积累科学依据（证据），我们坚持着能够自信传递给下一代的品质。