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Sake, also referred to as rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin. It is made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. While often called rice wine, the brewing process is more akin to that of beer, where starch is converted into sugars for fermentation. Sake production typically involves multiple parallel fermentations and requires specialized ingredients like koji (a type of mold) and yeast. The resulting beverage has a wide range of flavor profiles, influenced by factors such as rice variety, water source, and brewing techniques. Sake is commonly served chilled, at room temperature, or warmed, and is enjoyed as an accompaniment to various Japanese dishes. It is also used in cooking.