FAQ

  • How many years is best by date?

    IZAMESHI products are available with shelf best by date of 7 years, 5 years, or 3 years from the date of manufacture, depending on the products.
    7 years storage: 7-year preservable water
    5-year storage: Six types of rice (Rice, Hijiki seaweed rice, Wakame seaweed rice, Japanese mixed rice, Komatsuna rice, Dry curry), Fruit Drops, Muffins
    All other products can be stored for 3 years. (Can, Noodles, Deli, Rice porridge, main dishes, risotto, Rice bowls, Danish, Udon, ramen, mochi, Chocolate Bar)

  • Which is written as "best by date" or "expiration date"?

    It is displayed as the "best by date".

  • How is best by date displayed?

    best by date is displayed in years and months.

  • best by date has passed. Can I still eat it?

    Taste, color, and aroma of the product may deteriorate, so we recommend consuming it within best by date.

  • I purchased a product that claims to have a 3 year best by date.
    There were less than 3 years left until best by date.

    Best by date is set "from the time of manufacture," so the number of days remaining will decrease depending on when the product is delivered to you.
    Please note that we only ship products whose best by date has passed within the last six months.
    We delegate the management of best by date to distributors, etc., and there are no uniform rules. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Please tell me which products require cooking and which can be eaten as is.

    [Products that require cooking]
    These include pregelatinized rice rice, Kuromitsu kinako mochi, Anko mochi, rice bowl series, and noodle series.
    For cooking instructions, please see each product page in the product list. https://izameshi.com/lineup/
    All products other than those listed above can be consumed as is after opening.

  • Why does 7-year preservable water last so long?

    The 7-year preservable water is made from high-quality groundwater that contains almost no impurities and has been gushing out from 300 meters underground for hundreds to thousands of years. It is bottled in a sterile environment without coming into contact with the outside air. As a result, even in analytical tests conducted by public institutions, it has been proven that the pH value, hardness, and mineral content of the product remain almost unchanged after 7 years, and no impurities are detected. The taste and ingredients remain the same even after 7 years.

  • You say the rice is domestically produced, but which prefecture is it from?

    Our rice is "Japanese (domestically produced)," but to ensure a stable supply, we do not specify a specific place of origin.

  • I'm considering stockpiling, so I'd like to discuss it.

    For inquiries and consultations regarding stockpiling, please contact us here.
    "If you are thinking about stockpiling supplies at your office, etc., click here"
    https://izameshi.com/contact_company/