Other Important Sake Terms Hieroglyphic Unavailable Nigori-zake. Sake that is unfiltered. The legal name for sake, differentiating it from other alcoholic beverages. For more definitions, please refer to eSake's Sake Glossary . It is often used in Japanese-style cakes, for livestock feed, and can also be fermented and distilled elsewhere in a separate process.
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