What is the difference between cooking sake and drinking sake?
• Purpose: Cooking sake enhances flavors/eliminates odors; drinking sake is for consumption.
• Alcohol: Cooking sake has lower alcohol (10-15%); drinking sake has higher (15-20%).
• Ingredients: Cooking sake may include salt/sugar; drinking sake is pure rice.
• Flavor: Cooking sake is savory; drinking sake ranges from fruity to rich.
• Storage: Cooking sake can be room temperature after opening; drinking sake requires refrigeration.