{"product_id":"koji-starter_024","title":"Koji Starter Powder - Chouhaku-kin 100g (For 100kg Portion) Best For Miso, Amazake, Salt Koji - Product From \"Hishiroku\" Shop Kyoto, Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter --Powdered Chouhaku-Kin Fungal Seed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis is the best-suited koji starter for making koji and is ideal for making koji at home, made by a 300 years long-established store, \"Hishiroku\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis koji starter is from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eChouhaku-kin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e variety, and its features are long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ehyphae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e and a low rate of browning reaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBecause this variety of koji starter is hard to discolor \/ change in color and maintain its white color firmly, it's great to make koji rice, amazake (sweet sake), white miso, and other white-colored foods and drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCompared to the \u003cb\u003eKairyou Chouhaku-kin\u003c\/b\u003e variant, the \u003cb\u003eChouhaku-kin\u003c\/b\u003e is even whiter in color so it is perfect to make white colored fermented foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn this sachet, 100g of Powdered Chouhaku-kin koji starter can be used for 100kg of rice. It's very efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_05.jpg\" alt=\"Sell ​​Koji Starter Koji Seed\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis product contains 100g of koji starter (Aspergillus) that can be stored for a long time in a convenient sachet package, so you can open it just as much as you need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e100g of this koji starter can be used for 100kg of rice in koji-making (the weight of rice before adding water is 100kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter\/Koji Seed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji starter or koji seed is the Aspergillus spore that becomes the source of koji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn the brewing industry, we call the koji starter \"sprouts\". We can make koji to produce fermented foods such as miso and amazake (sweet sake) with these sprouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe appearance of the koji starters bud popped out, and its whitish hyphae grow the bean sprouts and budding trees figure, so it's called like that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_02_02.jpg\" alt=\"Sprouts\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eVarious Kinds of Koji According to the Purpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eChouhaku-kin Koji Starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/products\/koji-starter_001\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_eng-2.jpg\" alt=\"Chouhaku-kin Koji Starter\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Amazake (Sweet Sake):\u003c\/b\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shio Koji (Salt Koji):\u003c\/b\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making White Miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Rice and barley\/wheat miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Bean miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shouyu (Japanese soy sauce):\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_05.jpg\" alt=\"Chouhaku-kin Koji Starter Color\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe finished result is white koji. Basic koji starter that suitable for any kojis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKairyou Chouhaku-kin Koji Starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/products\/koji-starter_002\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0071_eng-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kairyou Chouhaku-kin Koji Starter\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Amazake (Sweet Sake):\u003c\/b\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shio Koji (Salt Koji):\u003c\/b\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making White Miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Rice and barley\/wheat miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Bean miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shouyu (Japanese soy sauce):\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0071_02.jpg\" alt=\"Kairyou Chouhaku-kin Koji Starter Color\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIdeal for amazake (sweet sake). The finished result is the most white-colored that other koji starter. Recommended for white miso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji Starter for Miso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/products\/koji-starter_004\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0070_eng-2.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Miso\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Amazake (Sweet Sake):\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shio Koji (Salt Koji):\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making White Miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Rice and barley\/wheat miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Bean miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shouyu (Japanese soy sauce):\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0070_02.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Miso Color\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIdeal for rice and barley\/wheat miso. The finised result will have a balanced taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKinzanji Koji Starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/products\/koji-starter_005\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0322_eng-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kinzanji Koji Starter\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Amazake (Sweet Sake):\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shio Koji (Salt Koji):\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making White Miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Rice and barley\/wheat miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Bean miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shouyu (Japanese soy sauce):\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0322_02.jpg\" alt=\"Kinzanji Koji Starter Color\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIdeal for bean koji. Increase the flavor of bean miso (mame miso).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji Starter for Shouyu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/products\/koji-starter_006\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0572_eng-2.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Shouyu\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Amazake (Sweet Sake):\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shio Koji (Salt Koji):\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making White Miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Rice and barley\/wheat miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Bean miso:\u003c\/b\u003e Usable, but not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor making Shouyu (Japanese soy sauce):\u003c\/b\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0572_02.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Shouyu Color\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIdeal for shouyu (Japanese soy sauce). It will have delicious result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMore Fermented Foods Recipe from Kawashima The Japanstore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"resipiContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/Fermentationrecipe.pdf\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/Fermented_food_recipes_for_banner.jpg\" alt=\"recipe link\" width=\"736\" height=\"350\" class=\"lazypreload lazyloaded\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jz-HEnoJy7c\" width=\"736\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dxqjLkBK6h0\" width=\"736\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat is Koji?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eGive water to raw grains (rice, barley, beans, etc.), sprinkle seeds on steamed grains, and culture the seeds under temperature conditions suitable for the growth of \u003ci\u003eAspergillus oryzae\u003c\/i\u003e.That is how this koji starter is made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKoji has so many enzymes that it is said to be a treasure house of enzymes and could decompose grains with its power. Also, koji itself is a nutritious food filled with sugar, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, etc. All these nutritions are made by the koji starter (Aspergillus oryzae).\u003cbr\u003eWith koji, you can make traditional fermented foods such as sake, authentic shochu, mirin, miso, soy sauce, vinegar, amazake (sweet sake), etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_03_02.jpg\" alt=\"miso amazake shoyu\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHealth Benefits of Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhen the intestinal environment (intestinal flora) gets better, your skin condition will be better, and immunity will be improved. It is a fermented food that arranges this intestinal environment.And, fermented foods are always made by microorganisms that induce fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe familiar ones are Aspergillus oryzae, Bacillus natto, Lactobacillus, and other bacteria\/fungus. The one that creates miso, shouyu (Japanese soy sauce), and sake is koji starter (Aspergillus oryzae). This koji starter (Aspergillus oryzae) matches well with Japan's climate, and it was found in the Muromachi Period (1336–1573).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"thead\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMajor Nutrients of Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tbody\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eVitamin B1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e・Helps produce energy\u003cbr\u003e・Fatigue recovery\u003cbr\u003e・Suppress irritation\/stress feeling\u003cbr\u003e・Amnesia prevention\u003cbr\u003e・Helps breaking down carbohydrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eVitamin B2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e・Helps the metabolism of skin\u003cbr\u003e・Helps breaking down lipids\u003cbr\u003e・Accelerate growth speed\u003cbr\u003e・Sebum control\u003cbr\u003e・Prevent oral ulcer\/stomatitis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e・Reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS)\u003cbr\u003e・Improve immunity\u003cbr\u003e・Prevent arteriosclerosis\u003cbr\u003e・Helps breaking down proteins and lipids\u003cbr\u003e・Prevent oral ulcer\/stomatitis\u003cbr\u003e・Suppress the excitation of nerve cells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eVitamin H (Biotin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e・Suppressing the cause of atopic dermatitis\u003cbr\u003e・Prevent diabetes\u003cbr\u003e・Alleviate epilation and gray hairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePantothenic Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e・Stress resistant\u003cbr\u003e・Helps breaking down lipids\u003cbr\u003e・Detoxification from chemical compound\u003cbr\u003e・Increase good cholesterol\u003cbr\u003e・Maintaining the health of skin\u003cbr\u003e・Increase immunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEssential Amino Acids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAmong the 20 types of amino acids making up proteins, nine kinds of them can not be synthesized in the body. If there are any lacks of them, muscle, blood, bone cannot be made. These nutrients can be consumed in supplements, but when ingested from koji based food, the absorption rate in body is over 90%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe Amount of The Koji Rice That Can be Made and the Amount of Rice and Koji Starter Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left: solid #ffc0c0 20px; padding-left: 0.4em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePortion of rice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left: solid #d6fcf6 20px; padding-left: 0.4em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePortion of koji starter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left: solid #fff3c2 20px; padding-left: 0.4em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAmount of finished koji (estimated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a1373_16_eng.jpg\" alt=\"The Amount of The Koji Rice That Can be Made and the Amount of Rice and Koji Starter Used\" width=\"738\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: 合 is a Japanese unit of measurement, usually used to measure rice, sake, etc. (1合 equal to approx. 150 grams, 0,18 liters, or 0,33 metres square)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis table references the amount of koji rice and koji starter seed.\u003cbr\u003eIt's easier to make koji rice for the koji starter if you use koji starter in a larger amount. There will be no problem even if you use a lot of koji starters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe Amount of Miso That Can Be Made and the Amount of Ingredients Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/Amount_of_Miso_Can_be_Made.jpg\" alt=\"The Amount of The Koji Rice That Can be Made and the Amount of Rice and Koji Starter Used\" width=\"738\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e This is the portion for miso with salt concentration 12.5% (sweet flavor). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFor the details related to koji rice, please go to these pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/koji\/how-to-make-koji-rice\/\" class=\"bc_link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojisteak_00.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Koji Rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis tutorial was provided by the koji manufacturer themselves, and summarized by Kawashima The Japanstore. Feel free to use this as a reference to make rice koji. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe hope that you can make good rice koji. Now, let’s get to it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" class=\"bc_link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shiokoji_en_01.jpg\" alt=\"Recipes that Uses Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRecipes hat Uses Koji Rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eShio Koji, also known as Salt Koji, is made up of rice koji, salt, and rice. Shio koji has been widely used in Japan with ancient origins as a seasoning or ingredient, particularly for fermented foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" class=\"bc_link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/howToMakeAmazake_01.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Amazake Thumbnails\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Amazake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAmazake (Sweet Sake) is a Japanese energy rice drink made from koji (Aspergillus Oryzae) and rice. It is known for its health benefits since Japan’s Kofun Period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe Benefits of Handmade Koji Rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eYou know exactly what ingredients are being used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFormerly, miso, shouyu, amazake, etc., were homemade with koji in the Japanese family. However, eating habits change with time, and miso, shouyu, amazake changed from \"things to make\" to \"things to buy.\" Under such circumstances, many people are uneasy because they don't know what type of rice is used in foods such as miso and shio koji (salt koji) available at supermarkets, etc. If it's handmade, you can make it with pesticide-free rice prepared by yourself, so it's safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHandmade is fun!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhen Kawashimaya's staff tried to make handmade koji rice, they were impressed that their hands became so smooth. It's a famous story that because they engage in sake-making, the hands of a chief brewer at a sake (Japanese liquor) brewery are beautiful. In koji rice's nutrients, there are a lot of components that make the skin beautiful. Then, if you make koji rice by yourself, you will take care of it like your own child. Thus, the miso and amazake you made will become more delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIt's more economical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhen making miso, you will need koji in kilograms. If you buy it, it will be really pricey. For that, if you make your own koji using a koji starter (Aspergillus oryzae), it will be much more economical because you can even make koji rice from 15kg of rice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_04.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade Homemade Koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0106-1b.jpg\" alt=\"The Steamed Rice\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe Steamed Rice, is What Determines the Quality of Koji Rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIf the rice used in koji rice making is cooked with a rice cooker or the like, the amount of water (60% or more) becomes too much, and it won't be finished as good koji rice.\u003cbr\u003eIn order to make the rice with moderate water content (about 38%), it's necessary to \"steam\" the rice with proper steam.\u003cbr\u003eThe koji-making professionals make steamed rice with a bamboo steamer (seiro).\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, by using a steaming cloth made of tetoron, the time loss (temperature drop) caused by the rice sticking on the cloth can be eliminated so that you can do the seeding step (sprinkling the koji starter on steamed rice) smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji-making Professionals' Favorite Tools! Koji-making's Best Friends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXimgLayout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0106-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tetoron Cloth\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/search?q=tetron\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=all\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eTetoron Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStrong against high temperature, excellent in steaming.\u003cbr\u003eRice won't stick to the cloth, a convenient steaming cloth.\u003cbr\u003eIt's also useful for moisture control during the warming of koji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_r\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0106-4.jpg\" alt=\"Seiro (Bamboo Steamer)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/search?q=seiro\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;product_cat=all\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSeiro (Bamboo Steamer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSteamed rice is the key to making koji.\u003cbr\u003eUsing bamboo steamer\/seiro, steam the rice with high heat for about 40 minutes.\u003cbr\u003eIt's also a helpful tool for daily dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0106-5.jpg\" alt=\"Steamed Rice\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eTips for Making Steamed Rice from the Professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eA bamboo steamer is recommended to steam the rice! \u003cbr\u003eCover the steamer basket when steam\/vapor comes out from the surface of the rice and the surfaces become transparent. \u003cbr\u003eSteam it for about 40 minutes (recommended) after putting on the lid. \u003cbr\u003eWhen steaming in the bamboo steamer with two or more rows, change the order of rows midway through the steaming process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMessage from Hishiroku Corp., the Maker of Koji Seed Starter - Special Product from Hishiroku Shop, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0072p009.jpg\" alt=\"Hishiroku Corp.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn the main region of \"The Land of Royal Castle\" of Kyoto, standing there for over 300 years is the reputable \"Hishiroku\" Shop. In its long history, we devotedly making steady progress of koji starter (koji seed).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe believe that small activities hidden in koji starter's Aspergillus will eventually produce big things and will become life force for tomorrow, so we are making research and efforts to deliver the pure, stable, and high quality products of koji starter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe are looking forward to your further patronage in using Hishiroku's koji starter for making koji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"qa\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eQ \u0026amp; A About Koji Starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow long is the life of a koji starter (koji seed)? How long can I keep it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e・ If the package is unopened and stored in a vegetable compartment of a refrigerator, the standard storage period is about 6 months. \u003cbr\u003e・ After the package is opened, please seal it with a ziplock, etc., and save it in a vegetable room of a refrigerator. With this, you can save the koji starter for about 6 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow can I store the finished koji rice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e・ If you want to store it for 1-2 days, please put it in a cold dark place with a temperature lower than 15ºC.\u003cbr\u003e・ If you want to store the koji rice for 2-3 days, please put it in the refrigerator.\u003cbr\u003e・ If you want to store it for more than 3 weeks, please put it in the freezer. In the freezer, the koji starter can be saved until 3 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCan I drink koji starter as it is?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSince it's not a drink, please do not drink it. If you look for a supplement product, we recommend you to try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/products\/lactic-acid_enzyme_014\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKAWASHIMAYA \"Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder\" - Probiotic Supplement Taken from Japanese Fermented Foods (100 g)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow much should I use the koji starter when making koji rice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe amount of koji starter is about 1.3g-10g for 1kg of rice (rice for raw material) (about 0.2g-2g per 150g of rice).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you are still not used to koji rice making (first-time try), it's better to use the koji starter more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBecause even if you use much of it, there will be no problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the finised amount:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e・ The steamed rice will be 1.8-2 times heavier than the original\/raw weight if you steam the rice.\u003cbr\u003e・ Then, after the koji rice is completed, the weight will be 0.9 times the weight after steaming. Thus, the finished rice koji will be 1.62 (1.8ｘ0.9)～1.8 (2ｘ0.9) times from the original\/raw rice weight. \u003cbr\u003e・ For example, if the raw rice is 1kg, the finished amount of koji rice is 1.62-1.8 kg. \u003cbr\u003e(This is an estimated amount. The amount of finished koji rice depends on the soaking condition, steaming condition, and the condition of fermentation process).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe color of the finished rice koji is reddish-brown and smells strange. Can I use it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThere is a high possibility that other bacteria are mixed and increasing in the process of making it. Please don't use it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter you have sterilized all the equipment, please try increasing the amount of koji starter when making koji rice next time (about 3-4 times more) so it's easier to ferment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, please be careful about temperature control during the fermentation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCustomer's Voice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eI make miso every year with my friends and decided to try making it from koji this year.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBecause it was my first time making koji, I was nervous, but I made it surprisingly fine. I noticed later that I was impatient as I put a lot of koji starter, but there was no problem with the finished result, and it was made correctly into koji. I'm impressed. I continued to prepare to make miso while hoping that there would be something special in the flavor of miso too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 40s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKoji became available at the supermarket, but since I was worried about what type of rice was being used, I decided to make koji rice with organic rice, which I usually eat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhenever I made miso, I ordered raw koji from specialty shops, and I was able to make raw koji with quality as good as the one being sold at the shop. With a hot carpet and a thermometer, I am surprised that it is easier to make rice koji than I thought. Besides miso, I would like to make amazake, shio koji (salt koji), and so on with homemade rice koji.\u003cbr\u003eIt's very satisfying because I can make koji at a lower price, but it's very delicious and safe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 40s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eI always use \"The Hishiroku Shop's koji starter\" to make koji.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eI have made koji more than 30 times, but I've never failed. It is handy because you can create various fermented foods with your own homemade koji. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 30s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt takes a while to make it, but I like it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eI like it's because it's much cheaper and produces a better quality of koji rice than the ones being sold in the market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 30s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eI challenge myself to make my own koji for the first time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eI entrust the temperature control to the Yogurtia device, and I use \u003ci\u003eAkitakomachi rice\u003c\/i\u003e for the ingredients. There was not much change in the koji from my inexperienced eyes until the second maintenance, and I got excited about how well it could be done. But after 40 hours, the fluffy koji rice was completed!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI use the koji immediately for making amazake and shio koji, and the result is delicious with a gentle taste. The instruction recipe, which I got along in the package, is also beneficial. Next time, I want to make barley miso with barley koji. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 40s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eI live abroad. Since it's a region with just a few Japanese foods, I bought homemade miso for the first time last year because I wanted to make it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eI bought it this year as well, thinking that I would buy it for one year while I was in Japan. There is no \u003ci\u003ekotatsu\u003c\/i\u003e or electricity, I was wondering if I could do it, but I was able to do it! Being an amateur, the points to be careful not to fail in making rice koji are \"value the steaming of rice\", \"use a little more koji\", and \"it is easier to control the temperature if you prepare rice from 2 kg\", right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, from making the koji rice, I can also enjoy making other foods (and drinks) from it too, such as miso, soy sauce (should), salt koji, amazake (sweet sake), mirin, etc. I'm glad there was a place that really sells this kind of product (and fortunately I found it!). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 30s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNeed More Info About The Koji Enzymatic Contents?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe have compiled more informations about our koji starters. Please click the button below for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXkirarin\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/koji-starter-details.pdf\" class=\"kirarin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eView PDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productDetail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"thead\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tbody\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKoji Starter (Koji Seed) - Powdered Chouhaku-Kin Fungal Seed in Sachet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g (for 100kg portion of rice)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExpired Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout half a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlease put it in cold dark place with temperature lower than 15ºC.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0403_100g_eng.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter (Koji Seed) --Powdered Chouhaku-Kin Fungal Seed in Sachet\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXparts\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"thead\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eImportant Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tbody\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBe sure to clean up tools, clothes, hands, etc., correctly, and be careful with germs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePlease use it as soon as possible after you open it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis product is for rice koji and barley koji. Please do not use it for other purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe will deliver it in a thick envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"菱六","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12993331101761,"sku":"90503689","price":2210.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a0403_100g_eng.jpg?v=1639567903","url":"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/products\/koji-starter_024","provider":"kawashimaya the japanstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}