{"title":"End of Year 15% OFF Products","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the year draws to a close, we at Kawashimaya the Japan Store want to express our gratitude for your continued support and love for authentic Japanese food products. To celebrate the upcoming 2026 we're excited to announce our exclusive End-of-Year time limited sale, specially made for you.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis holiday, we’re offering an exclusive 15% discount on our selected products during our Year-End Sale.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGet 15% OFF with no minimum purchase.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nONLY applies to the mentioned products.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe discount will only apply to the product prices.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe discount will be automatically applied.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne use for each customer account. Cannot be combined with other promotion.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAvailable from December 28th 2025, until January 3th 2026 (23:59 JST).  \n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koji-starter_001","title":"Koji Starter Powder - Chouhaku-kin 20g (For 15kg Portion) Best For Koji Rice, White Miso, Amazake - 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\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;\"\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 product contains 20g of koji starter \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;\"\u003e(Aspergillus)\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 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\/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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e20g of this koji starter can be used for 15kg of rice in koji-making (the weight of rice before adding water is 15kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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\"\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\"\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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 Starter's 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\u003e20g\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\/a0069_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":12993318322241,"sku":"51595804","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a0069_eng.jpg?v=1639556924"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_002","title":"Koji Starter Powder - Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g (For 15kg Portion) Best For Amazake (Sweet Sake) - From \"Hishiroku\" Shop Kyoto, Japan","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/type_b.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-Kin Fungal Seed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEstablished 300 years ago, this is the \u003cb\u003eKairyou Chouhaku-kin\u003c\/b\u003e variety of fungal seed koji starter in the powder form, sachet package made by the long-established store \"Hishiroku\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis koji starter (koji seed) is well-balanced in phenol power and the excellent aroma of traditional koji). Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin is characterized by the short to middle length mycelium and is excellent in both glycation power and proteolysis power among the white-colored type of koji starter spores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKairyou Chouhaku is the \u003cb\u003emost versatile\u003c\/b\u003e koji starter. It has a high level of amylase and protease production. Suitable for making white colored fermented foods and other fermented foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0071_02.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter Koji Seed\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis product contains 20g 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\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e20g of this koji starter can be used for 15kg of rice in koji-making (the weight of rice before adding water is 15kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter\/Koji Seed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.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\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.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\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.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\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.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\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.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\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cthead class=\"thead\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctbody class=\"tbody\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/table\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\u003cp style=\"border-left: solid #ffc0c0 20px; padding-left: 0.4em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePortion of rice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\u003cp style=\"border-left: solid #d6fcf6 20px; padding-left: 0.4em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePortion of koji starter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\u003cp style=\"border-left: solid #fff3c2 20px; padding-left: 0.4em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAmount of finished koji (estimated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/koji\/how-to-make-koji-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/span\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojisteak_00.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe hope that you can make good rice koji. Now, let’s get to it!\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/span\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/span\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shiokoji_en_01.jpg\" alt=\"Recipes that Uses Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRecipes hat Uses Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/span\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/span\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/howToMakeAmazake_01.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Amazake Thumbnails\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Amazake\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/font\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/span\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\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\t\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\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\u003e In order to make the rice with moderate water content (about 38%), it's necessary to \"steam\" the rice with proper steam.\u003cbr\u003e The koji-making professionals make steamed rice with a bamboo steamer (seiro).\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, 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\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\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\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003csection id=\"INDEXimgLayout\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0106-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tetoron Cloth\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.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\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStrong against high temperature, excellent in steaming.\u003cbr\u003e Rice won't stick to the cloth, a convenient steaming cloth.\u003cbr\u003e It's also useful for moisture control during the warming of koji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_r\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.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\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSteamed rice is the key to making koji.\u003cbr\u003e Using bamboo steamer\/seiro, steam the rice with high heat for about 40 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e It's also a helpful tool for daily dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0106-5.jpg\" alt=\"Steamed Rice\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eA bamboo steamer is recommended to steam the rice! \u003cbr\u003e Cover the steamer basket when steam\/vapor comes out from the surface of the rice and the surfaces become transparent. \u003cbr\u003e Steam it for about 40 minutes (recommended) after putting on the lid. \u003cbr\u003e When 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\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"story_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0072p009.jpg\" alt=\"Hishiroku Corp.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"qa\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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:\/\/sakurado.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\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\u003e Because 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\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\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\u003e After 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\u003e In addition, please be careful about temperature control during the fermentation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eI drink amazake all year round, so I make my own koji at home. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe improved \u003ci\u003echoshiro fungus\u003c\/i\u003e is safe because the sugar content of amazake can be stably increased. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 60s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor the first time, I made koji from a koji starter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThanks to Kawashima-ya's detailed recipe. Even as a beginner, I was able to make it without failure. I felt that mycelium was a little low, but I think it was a success because I made a sweet amazake. The next time I make it, I feel like I can do better than this time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 50s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"customer_voice_inner\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe amazake on the market is too sweet, so I bought this koji starter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eA delicious amazake with a refreshing sweetness and aroma of koji was made in my home. I'm satisfied. \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\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNeed More Info About The Koji Starter's 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\t\u003csection\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"productDetail\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"pd_tbl\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cthead class=\"thead\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctbody class=\"tbody\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eKoji Starter (Koji Seed) - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-Kin Fungal Seed in Sachet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e20g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExpired Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAbout half a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePlease put it in cold dark place with temperature lower than 15ºC.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/table\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"pd_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0071_eng.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter (Koji Seed) -Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-Kin Fungal Seed in Sachet\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003csection id=\"INDEXparts\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cthead class=\"thead\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctbody class=\"tbody\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\t\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\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/table\u003e\n\t\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"菱六","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12993319010369,"sku":"54342506","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a0071_eng.jpg?v=1639558484"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_004","title":"Koji Starter Powder For Miso 20g (For 15kg Portion) - Product from \"Hishiroku\" Shop Kyoto, Japan","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/type_b.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\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;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter for Miso --Powdered in Sachet?\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;\"\u003eEstablished 300 years ago, this is the koji starter (koji seed) in the powder form, sachet package made by the long-established store \"Hishiroku\". \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;\"\u003eThe features of this koji starter are well -balanced in encoder power and the good aroma of traditional koji. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis is the best koji starter for making miso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\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;\"\u003eYou can make a delicious rice miso and wheat miso at home with this koji starter.\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\/a0070_02.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Miso Koji Seed\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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;\"\u003eThis product contains 20g 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\/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;\"\u003e20g of this koji starter can be used for 15kg of rice in koji-making (the weight of rice before adding water is 15kg).\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;\"\u003eFind out more information about Miso and How to Make Miso in our blog section!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/miso\/how-to-make-miso\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/miso-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Miso Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Miso\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe will tell you how to make delicious homemade miso, which this recipe is an instruction from miso manufacturer summarized by Kawashima the Japan Store. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe also wrote the important point in miso-making, and Q \u0026amp; A about miso from the miso manufacturer.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/miso\/miso-health-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/articles\/1-300x300_300x.jpg?v=1562312904\" alt=\"Miso and Health\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMiso and Health\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMiso, a seasoning that has deep relationship with Japanese eating habit. As there are a wide variety of miso soup and miso dishes, are there people who have never tasted miso yet?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"youtube\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HarBRM18kUY\" width=\"736\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter \/ Koji Seed?\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;\"\u003eKoji starter or koji seed is the Aspergillus spore that becomes the source of koji.\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;\"\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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 pagse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/koji\/how-to-make-koji-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojisteak_00.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe hope that you can make good rice koji. Now, let’s get to it!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shiokoji_en_01.jpg\" alt=\"Recipes that Uses Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRecipes hat Uses Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/howToMakeAmazake_01.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Amazake Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Amazake\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003e In order to make the rice with moderate water content (about 38%), it's necessary to \"steam\" the rice with proper steam.\u003cbr\u003e The koji-making professionals make steamed rice with a bamboo steamer (seiro).\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Rice won't stick to the cloth, a convenient steaming cloth.\u003cbr\u003e It'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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Using bamboo steamer\/seiro, steam the rice with high heat for about 40 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e It'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\u003e Cover the steamer basket when steam\/vapor comes out from the surface of the rice and the surfaces become transparent. \u003cbr\u003e Steam it for about 40 minutes (recommended) after putting on the lid. \u003cbr\u003e When 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Because 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\u003e After 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\u003e In 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 made koji rice with 5.4 liters of white rice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMade using electric blankets, and the result is 5 kg of koji rice. I ordered the koji starter, and thanks to the fast response of the Kawashima-ya, the koji can be finished on my day off. Thank you! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 60s)\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\u003e I 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\u003e Then, 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 Starter's 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 for Miso (Powdered, in Sachet) - Best for Making Miso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g\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\/a0070_eng.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Miso (Powdered, in Sachet) --Best for Making Miso\"\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\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\/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\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"菱六","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12993322090561,"sku":"49586714","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a0070_eng.jpg?v=1639560052"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_005","title":"Koji Starter Powder For Soybean Koji (For Making Kinzanji Miso) 20g (For 15kg Portion) - Product From \"Hishiroku\" Shop Kyoto, Japan","description":"\u003clink type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/type_b.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\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 for Soybean Koji?\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;\"\u003eEstablished 300 years ago, this is the koji starter (koji seed) made by the 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 a koji starter for soybean koji and is very suitable for making kinzanji miso. Kinzanji miso is a mixture of kinzanji koji (mixed rice koji, barley koji, and soybean koji) and chopped vegetables, such as eggplants, cucumbers, shiso , carrots, ginger roots, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QTtHZCRsRgE\" width=\"736\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\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;\"\u003eUse this high-quality koji starter for making soybean koji, and you can make your own kinzanji koji by mixing it with koji rice and barley koji.\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;\"\u003eWith your delicious kinzanji koji, you can make delicious kinzanji miso!\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\/a0322_02.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Soybean Koji Seed\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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 product contains 20g 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\/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;\"\u003e20g of this koji starter can be used for 15kg of soybeans in koji-making (the weight of soybeans before adding water is 15 kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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;\"\u003eHow to Make Barley Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBarley koji is used as the raw material for making Japanese fermentation food such as barley miso (麦味噌), kinzanji miso, and shoyu. At the sake brewery, barley koji also used to make barley shochu (麦焼酎).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe barley miso made with barley koji has a lighter taste than the rice miso made with rice koji. This type of koji has a unique fragrant aroma from barley that becomes its charm point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/barleykoji_en_02.jpg\" alt=\"Barley Miso (left) and Kinzanji Miso (right)\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBarley Miso (left) and Kinzanji Miso (right)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/barley-koji\/how-to-make-barley-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\/barleykoji_en_01-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Barley Koji Article\"\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 Barley Koji\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;\"\u003eBarley koji is one type of koji, made by cooked barley that has been inoculated with koji mold (koji kin). With barley koji, you can make various foods, such as barley miso. In this article, we will explain how to make barley koji (using koji starter...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWork Process of Making Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 1px dashed #009900; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 15px; font-size: 1em; line-height: 140%; background-color: #ffffdd;\"\u003eWash the soybeans → Soak the soybeans in water → Sprinkle the koji starter on soybeans → Keep it warm → After 18-22 hours → Stir it ① → After 5-22 hours → Stir it ② → After 7-8 hours → Complete!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eTools and Ingredients of Making Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRequired Tools and Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"materialList\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/beans_034\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mamekoji-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_005\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mamekoji-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/other-cooking-tools_114\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mugikojizairyou3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kouj_zairyo05-eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/beans_034\"\u003eSoybeans (proper amount as you like)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_005\"\u003eKoji starter for beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/other-cooking-tools_114\"\u003eSteaming cloth (2 sheets)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eKoji fermenter (fermentation device; you can also use Yogurtia or cooler box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMore Convenient If You Have\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"materialList\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mugikojizairyou6.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kouj_zairyo08-eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kouj_zairyo09-eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kouj_zairyo06-eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThermometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRice paddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eStrainer, tea strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eKoji box (box for koji)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn order to avoid the breeding of germs, wash the tools clean and properly.\u003cbr\u003e You can disinfect the tools by boiling them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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 Steps of Making Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 2%; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e1. Wash the soybeans, then soak it in water.\u003cbr\u003e2. Boil the soybeans.\u003cbr\u003e3. Sprinkle the koji seed (koji starter) on boiled soybeans (seeding).\u003cbr\u003e4. Keep the soybeans warm.\u003cbr\u003e5. Stir the in-fermenting-process soybeans (First maintenance of koji) (After 18-22 hours)\u003cbr\u003e6. Second maintenance of koji (After 22-42 hours)\u003cbr\u003e7. Complete!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWith these 7 steps, you can make high quality soybean koji.\u003cbr\u003eLet's start making koji!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 1. Wash the Soybeans, then Soak Them in Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_04-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_1_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWash the soybeans properly.\u003cbr\u003eAfter that, discard the dirty water. Then add clean water in the bowl until the soybeans are completely immersed in water.\u003cbr\u003eWrap it with plastic wrap, and soak the soybeans for about 24 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the temperature is high such as in summer, put it in the refrigerator.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 2. Boil the Soybeans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_05-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_2_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePour the soybeans along with the water used to soak them into a boiling pan, then boil the soybeans.\u003cbr\u003eFirst, boil the soybeans with high heat until the hot steam rises, then turn to low heat and steam them for 2-3 hours.\u003cbr\u003eIf the soybeans became soft enough that when you pinch it with your thumb and index finger it can be easily crushed, discard the hot water. And so the surface of the soybeans can be dried, move the pot and let the hot steam flow away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 3. Sprinkle the Koji Seed (Koji Starter) on Boiled Soybeans (Seeding)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_06-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_3_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhen the soybeans are bolied up, put and spread it on a clean tray or a clean dish cloth.\u003cbr\u003ePlease be careful not to burn yourself.\u003cbr\u003eUse a fan to cool the temperature of soybeans.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the temperature of the soybean have cooled down to 36 degrees, sprinkle the prepared koji tarter seed and mix it thoroughly (this step is called \"seeding\").\u003cbr\u003eThe amount of koji starter is usually about 2g of koji starter on 1kg of soybeans.\u003cbr\u003eFor people who try to make barley koji for the first time, it's easier to succeed the breeding of the koji starter if you use 2 times of that amount.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuring this step, please prepare the koji fermenter\/warming device and warm it until 30℃.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 4. Keep the Soybeans Warm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_07-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_4_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAfter the seeding step, move the soybeans to a koji box and spread them flat and thin (about 2-3 dm of thinkness).\u003cbr\u003eSo that the soybeans isn't dried off, cover the flattened soybeans' surface with a firmly squeezed clean cloth (disinfect the cloth first with boiling water).\u003cbr\u003ePut it in 28-30℃ pre-warmed fermenter device.\u003cbr\u003eIf you keep a humidity by putting a tray of water in the fermenter, there is no need to cover with cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSince soybean koji is more vulnerable to various bacteria than rice koji and barley koji, keep the soybean temperature below 30℃.\u003c\/b\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 making this koji, the optimal temperature for breeding the koji starter (Aspergillus oryzae) is around 28-30 degrees. Please keep the rice warm at this temperature.\u003cbr\u003ePlease be careful for not to drop the temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 5. Stir the In-fermenting-process Soybeans (First Maintenance of Koji) (After 18-22 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_08-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_5_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBy this time, the temperature of soybeans will rise.\u003cbr\u003eStir (mix) the soybean, lower the temperature and make the thickness of soybean same on all the surfaces.\u003cbr\u003eStir the soybeans quickly so that the temperature of soybeans doesn't extremely go down.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, when stirring soybeans, wash hands and utensils thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 6. Second Maintenance of Koji (After 22-42 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_09-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_6_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhen 5-6 hours passed after the first maintenance of koji, the koji seed will breed further and the soybean temperature will rise again.\u003cbr\u003ePlease take out the koji box from the fermenter device and lower the soybean temperature to 28-30℃.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the temperature of soybeans rises too much, please lower the temperature by stirring the soybeans.\u003cbr\u003eIf the temperature rises up too much, contamination by natto bacteria etc. will occur, causing the failure of the koji's completion, so please be careful.\u003cbr\u003eTo not raise the temperature of the soybean too much is the important point in the making of soybean koji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 7. The Completion of Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_10-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_7_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIf the surface of the soybeans is covered with green spores and the soybeans became loose, then the soybean koji is ready. Please check the breeding\/growth condition of koji.\u003cbr\u003eIf there is no problem in the breeding condition of koji starter on soybean koji, the it's completed.\u003cbr\u003eYou can use this finished soybean koji to make miso, etc. in your home!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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;\"\u003eHow to Store Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAfter the soybeans koji is completed, it's recommended to use the koji as soon as possible. Even if it is kept in the place where the temperature is low and the wind circulation are good, if the mass of the koji rice is thick, the fermentation will not stop and the quality of the koji may deteriorate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIf you plan to save the koji rice for 1-2 days after it's finished, please untangle the clumps in koji rice by massaging it, then spread it as thin as possible and keep it in a cool place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/m0004_037_eng.jpg\" alt=\"how_to_store_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 2%; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStore in the refrigerator: about 2-3 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen storing in a refrigerator, put it in hygroscopic (material that tends to absorb moisture from the air) paper bag.\u003cbr\u003eIn the refrigerator, it's possible to save the koji rice for about 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/m0004_038_eng.jpg\" alt=\"how_to_store_soybean_koji_2\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 2%; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStore in the freezer: about 1-3 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you plan to use it later for a long time, put it in a zip lock (a plastic bag with zipper\/fasterner), etc. and keep it in the freezer.\u003cbr\u003eIt's possible to save the koji rice for about 1-3 months in freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat A Good Soybean Koji Is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_11.jpg\" alt=\"result_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFrom a good soybean koji, a good aroma like roasted beans will come slightly. If there is an unpleasant smell like a sour smell or a nasty smell, it's most likely that germs have entered and rotted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAlso, spores are grown strongly on good soybean koji. Its texture will be crumbly and not sticky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIf you want to check it more detail, cut the bean grain with a knife and look at the cross section. A good soybean koji has a thin white layer between soybeans and spores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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 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\u003e In order to make the rice with moderate water content (about 38%), it's necessary to \"steam\" the rice with proper steam.\u003cbr\u003e The koji-making professionals make steamed rice with a bamboo steamer (seiro).\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Rice won't stick to the cloth, a convenient steaming cloth.\u003cbr\u003e It'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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Using bamboo steamer\/seiro, steam the rice with high heat for about 40 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e It'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\u003e Cover the steamer basket when steam\/vapor comes out from the surface of the rice and the surfaces become transparent. \u003cbr\u003e Steam it for about 40 minutes (recommended) after putting on the lid. \u003cbr\u003e When 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Because 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\u003e After 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\u003e In 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\u003eThis is the first time I tried to make soybean koji for making soybean miso.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eI was a little worried because I couldn't adjust the temperature well, but the result came out just like soybean koji.\u003cbr\u003e I think I can try it more smoothly next time. So, I will repurchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Ms. S, 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 bought it this year because I wanted to make koji for making homemade soybean miso.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eI was impressed that the beans could ferment well with the koji starter (aspergillus). I'm even more attached to making miso from scratch.\u003cbr\u003e I'm looking forward to the finished miso. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Ms. Y, 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 white-type of koji starter from the Hishiroku store 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 have never failed.\u003cbr\u003e This koji starter product is helpful because you can make various fermented foods using homemade koji. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Mr. H, 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(Ms. Ito, 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 Starter's 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 for Soybean Miso - Best for Making Kinzanji Miso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g\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\/a0322_eng.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Soybean Miso - Best for Making Kinzanji Miso\"\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\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\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\/span\u003e\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;\"\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 product is for rice koji and barley koji. Please do not use it for other purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\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 will deliver it in a thick envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\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\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"菱六","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12993323401281,"sku":"54940616","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a0322_eng.jpg?v=1639560686"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_006","title":"Koji Starter Powder For Shoyu 20g (For 15kg Portion) Best for Soy Sauce - Product From \"Hishiroku\" Shop Kyoto, Japan","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/type_b.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\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;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter for Shoyu --Powdered in Sachet?\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;\"\u003eEstablished 300 years ago, this is the koji starter for shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) made by the long-established store \"Hishiroku\". \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;\"\u003eWhat makes this koji starter special is the well-balanced encoder power and the pleasing aroma of traditional koji.\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;\"\u003ePlease use it for making fresh and delicious Japanese Soy Sauce.\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\/a0572_02.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Miso Koji Seed\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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;\"\u003eThis product contains 20g 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\/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;\"\u003e20g of this koji starter can be used for 15kg of rice in koji-making (the weight of rice before adding water is 15kg).\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;\"\u003eFind out more information about (Japanese Soy Sauce) in our blog section!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/soy-sauce\/how-to-use-japanese-soy-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shoyu1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Choose The Right Japanese Soy Sauce\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eDuring your grocery shopping in the nearest Asian supermarket, you might find multiple choices of Japanese soy sauce. Thin, thick, tamari, it can be very confusing. So, how do you choose the best Japanese soy sauce? We will explain the type of soy sauce to avoid and delicious recipes that uses soy sauce for your cooking ideas too!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/koji\/how-to-make-koji-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojisteak_00.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe hope that you can make good rice koji. Now, let’s get to it!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shiokoji_en_01.jpg\" alt=\"Recipes that Uses Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRecipes hat Uses Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/howToMakeAmazake_01.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Amazake Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Amazake\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003e In order to make the rice with moderate water content (about 38%), it's necessary to \"steam\" the rice with proper steam.\u003cbr\u003e The koji-making professionals make steamed rice with a bamboo steamer (seiro).\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Rice won't stick to the cloth, a convenient steaming cloth.\u003cbr\u003e It'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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Using bamboo steamer\/seiro, steam the rice with high heat for about 40 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e It'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\u003e Cover the steamer basket when steam\/vapor comes out from the surface of the rice and the surfaces become transparent. \u003cbr\u003e Steam it for about 40 minutes (recommended) after putting on the lid. \u003cbr\u003e When 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Because 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\u003e After 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\u003e In 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 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\u003e I 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n      \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNeed More Info About The Koji Starter's 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) for Shoyu in Sachet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g\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\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStorage Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePlease put it in cold dark place with temperature lower than 15ºC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\/a0572_eng.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter (Koji Seed) for Shoyu 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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eImportant Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cli\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;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 product is for rice koji and barley koji. Please do not use it for other purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\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\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"菱六","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12993323597889,"sku":"86775581","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a0572_eng.jpg?v=1639566947"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_008","title":"Koji Starter Powder For Shoyu 100g (For 360 Litres Portion) Best for Soy Sauce - Product From \"Hishiroku\" Shop Kyoto, Japan","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/type_b.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\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;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter for Shoyu --Powdered in Sachet?\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;\"\u003eEstablished 300 years ago, this is the koji starter for shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) made by the long-established store \"Hishiroku\". \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;\"\u003eWhat makes this koji starter special is the well-balanced encoder power and the pleasing aroma of traditional koji.\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;\"\u003ePlease use it for making fresh and delicious Japanese Soy Sauce.\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\/a0572_02.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Miso Koji Seed\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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;\"\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\/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;\"\u003e100g of this koji starter can be used for 360 litres of shoyu (the volume of finished shoyu before adding more water {because the taste of just-finished-shoyu is very strong and thick} is 360 litres).\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;\"\u003eFind out more information about (Japanese Soy Sauce) in our blog section!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/soy-sauce\/how-to-use-japanese-soy-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shoyu1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Choose The Right Japanese Soy Sauce\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eDuring your grocery shopping in the nearest Asian supermarket, you might find multiple choices of Japanese soy sauce. Thin, thick, tamari, it can be very confusing. So, how do you choose the best Japanese soy sauce? We will explain the type of soy sauce to avoid and delicious recipes that uses soy sauce for your cooking ideas too!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter \/ Koji Seed?\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;\"\u003eKoji starter or koji seed is the Aspergillus spore that becomes the source of koji.\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;\"\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\/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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/koji\/how-to-make-koji-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojisteak_00.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe hope that you can make good rice koji. Now, let’s get to it!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shiokoji_en_01.jpg\" alt=\"Recipes that Uses Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRecipes hat Uses Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/howToMakeAmazake_01.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Amazake Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Amazake\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003e In order to make the rice with moderate water content (about 38%), it's necessary to \"steam\" the rice with proper steam.\u003cbr\u003e The koji-making professionals make steamed rice with a bamboo steamer (seiro).\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Rice won't stick to the cloth, a convenient steaming cloth.\u003cbr\u003e It'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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Using bamboo steamer\/seiro, steam the rice with high heat for about 40 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e It'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\u003e Cover the steamer basket when steam\/vapor comes out from the surface of the rice and the surfaces become transparent. \u003cbr\u003e Steam it for about 40 minutes (recommended) after putting on the lid. \u003cbr\u003e When 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Because 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\u003e After 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\u003e In 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 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\u003e I 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n      \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNeed More Info About The Koji Starter's 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) for Shoyu in Sachet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g\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\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStorage Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePlease put it in cold dark place with temperature lower than 15ºC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\/a1923_eng.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter (Koji Seed) for Shoyu 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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eImportant Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cli\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;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 product is for rice koji and barley koji. Please do not use it for other purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\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\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"菱六","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12993324580929,"sku":"114866742","price":3315.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a1923_eng.jpg?v=1639567686"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_009","title":"Koji Starter Powder For Soybean Koji (For Making Kinzanji Miso) 100g (For 200kg Portion) - Product From \"Hishiroku\" Shop Kyoto, Japan","description":"\u003clink type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/type_b.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter for Soybean Koji?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEstablished 300 years ago, this is the koji starter (koji seed) made by the long-established store \"Hishiroku\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis koji starter is a koji starter for soybean koji and is very suitable for making kinzanji miso. Kinzanji miso is a mixture of kinzanji koji (mixed rice koji, barley koji, and soybean koji) and chopped vegetables, such as eggplants, cucumbers, shiso, carrots, ginger roots, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QTtHZCRsRgE\" width=\"736\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eUse this high-quality koji starter for making soybean koji, and you can make your own kinzanji koji by mixing it with koji rice and barley koji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWith your delicious kinzanji koji, you can make delicious kinzanji miso!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0322_02.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Soybean 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;\"\u003e100g of this koji starter can be used for 200kg of soybeans in koji-making (the weight of soybeans before adding water is 200 kg).\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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;\"\u003eHow to Make Barley Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBarley koji is used as the raw material for making Japanese fermentation food such as barley miso (麦味噌), kinzanji miso, and shoyu. At the sake brewery, barley koji also used to make barley shochu (麦焼酎).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe barley miso made with barley koji has a lighter taste than the rice miso made with rice koji. This type of koji has a unique fragrant aroma from barley that becomes its charm point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/barleykoji_en_02.jpg\" alt=\"Barley Miso (left) and Kinzanji Miso (right)\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBarley Miso (left) and Kinzanji Miso (right)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/barley-koji\/how-to-make-barley-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\/barleykoji_en_01-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Barley Koji Article\"\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 Barley Koji\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;\"\u003eBarley koji is one type of koji, made by cooked barley that has been inoculated with koji mold (koji kin). With barley koji, you can make various foods, such as barley miso. In this article, we will explain how to make barley koji (using koji starter...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWork Process of Making Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 1px dashed #009900; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 15px; font-size: 1em; line-height: 140%; background-color: #ffffdd;\"\u003eWash the soybeans → Soak the soybeans in water → Sprinkle the koji starter on soybeans → Keep it warm → After 18-22 hours → Stir it ① → After 5-22 hours → Stir it ② → After 7-8 hours → Complete!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eTools and Ingredients of Making Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRequired Tools and Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"materialList\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/beans_034\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mamekoji-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_005\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mamekoji-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/other-cooking-tools_114\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mugikojizairyou3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kouj_zairyo05-eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/beans_034\"\u003eSoybeans (proper amount as you like)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_005\"\u003eKoji starter for beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/other-cooking-tools_114\"\u003eSteaming cloth (2 sheets)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eKoji fermenter (fermentation device; you can also use Yogurtia or cooler box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMore Convenient If You Have\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"materialList\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mugikojizairyou6.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kouj_zairyo08-eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kouj_zairyo09-eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kouj_zairyo06-eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThermometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRice paddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eStrainer, tea strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eKoji box (box for koji)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn order to avoid the breeding of germs, wash the tools clean and properly.\u003cbr\u003e You can disinfect the tools by boiling them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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 Steps of Making Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 2%; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e1. Wash the soybeans, then soak it in water.\u003cbr\u003e2. Boil the soybeans.\u003cbr\u003e3. Sprinkle the koji seed (koji starter) on boiled soybeans (seeding).\u003cbr\u003e4. Keep the soybeans warm.\u003cbr\u003e5. Stir the in-fermenting-process soybeans (First maintenance of koji) (After 18-22 hours)\u003cbr\u003e6. Second maintenance of koji (After 22-42 hours)\u003cbr\u003e7. Complete!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWith these 7 steps, you can make high quality soybean koji.\u003cbr\u003eLet's start making koji!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 1. Wash the Soybeans, then Soak Them in Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_04-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_1_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWash the soybeans properly.\u003cbr\u003eAfter that, discard the dirty water. Then add clean water in the bowl until the soybeans are completely immersed in water.\u003cbr\u003eWrap it with plastic wrap, and soak the soybeans for about 24 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the temperature is high such as in summer, put it in the refrigerator.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 2. Boil the Soybeans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_05-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_2_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePour the soybeans along with the water used to soak them into a boiling pan, then boil the soybeans.\u003cbr\u003eFirst, boil the soybeans with high heat until the hot steam rises, then turn to low heat and steam them for 2-3 hours.\u003cbr\u003eIf the soybeans became soft enough that when you pinch it with your thumb and index finger it can be easily crushed, discard the hot water. And so the surface of the soybeans can be dried, move the pot and let the hot steam flow away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 3. Sprinkle the Koji Seed (Koji Starter) on Boiled Soybeans (Seeding)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_06-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_3_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhen the soybeans are bolied up, put and spread it on a clean tray or a clean dish cloth.\u003cbr\u003ePlease be careful not to burn yourself.\u003cbr\u003eUse a fan to cool the temperature of soybeans.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the temperature of the soybean have cooled down to 36 degrees, sprinkle the prepared koji tarter seed and mix it thoroughly (this step is called \"seeding\").\u003cbr\u003eThe amount of koji starter is usually about 2g of koji starter on 1kg of soybeans.\u003cbr\u003eFor people who try to make barley koji for the first time, it's easier to succeed the breeding of the koji starter if you use 2 times of that amount.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuring this step, please prepare the koji fermenter\/warming device and warm it until 30℃.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 4. Keep the Soybeans Warm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_07-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_4_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAfter the seeding step, move the soybeans to a koji box and spread them flat and thin (about 2-3 dm of thinkness).\u003cbr\u003eSo that the soybeans isn't dried off, cover the flattened soybeans' surface with a firmly squeezed clean cloth (disinfect the cloth first with boiling water).\u003cbr\u003ePut it in 28-30℃ pre-warmed fermenter device.\u003cbr\u003eIf you keep a humidity by putting a tray of water in the fermenter, there is no need to cover with cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSince soybean koji is more vulnerable to various bacteria than rice koji and barley koji, keep the soybean temperature below 30℃.\u003c\/b\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 making this koji, the optimal temperature for breeding the koji starter (Aspergillus oryzae) is around 28-30 degrees. Please keep the rice warm at this temperature.\u003cbr\u003ePlease be careful for not to drop the temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 5. Stir the In-fermenting-process Soybeans (First Maintenance of Koji) (After 18-22 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_08-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_5_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBy this time, the temperature of soybeans will rise.\u003cbr\u003eStir (mix) the soybean, lower the temperature and make the thickness of soybean same on all the surfaces.\u003cbr\u003eStir the soybeans quickly so that the temperature of soybeans doesn't extremely go down.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, when stirring soybeans, wash hands and utensils thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 6. Second Maintenance of Koji (After 22-42 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_09-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_6_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhen 5-6 hours passed after the first maintenance of koji, the koji seed will breed further and the soybean temperature will rise again.\u003cbr\u003ePlease take out the koji box from the fermenter device and lower the soybean temperature to 28-30℃.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the temperature of soybeans rises too much, please lower the temperature by stirring the soybeans.\u003cbr\u003eIf the temperature rises up too much, contamination by natto bacteria etc. will occur, causing the failure of the koji's completion, so please be careful.\u003cbr\u003eTo not raise the temperature of the soybean too much is the important point in the making of soybean koji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eStep 7. The Completion of Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_10-eng.jpg\" alt=\"step_7_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIf the surface of the soybeans is covered with green spores and the soybeans became loose, then the soybean koji is ready. Please check the breeding\/growth condition of koji.\u003cbr\u003eIf there is no problem in the breeding condition of koji starter on soybean koji, the it's completed.\u003cbr\u003eYou can use this finished soybean koji to make miso, etc. in your home!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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;\"\u003eHow to Store Soybean Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAfter the soybeans koji is completed, it's recommended to use the koji as soon as possible. Even if it is kept in the place where the temperature is low and the wind circulation are good, if the mass of the koji rice is thick, the fermentation will not stop and the quality of the koji may deteriorate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIf you plan to save the koji rice for 1-2 days after it's finished, please untangle the clumps in koji rice by massaging it, then spread it as thin as possible and keep it in a cool place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/m0004_037_eng.jpg\" alt=\"how_to_store_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 2%; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStore in the refrigerator: about 2-3 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen storing in a refrigerator, put it in hygroscopic (material that tends to absorb moisture from the air) paper bag.\u003cbr\u003eIn the refrigerator, it's possible to save the koji rice for about 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/m0004_038_eng.jpg\" alt=\"how_to_store_soybean_koji_2\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 2%; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStore in the freezer: about 1-3 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you plan to use it later for a long time, put it in a zip lock (a plastic bag with zipper\/fasterner), etc. and keep it in the freezer.\u003cbr\u003eIt's possible to save the koji rice for about 1-3 months in freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat A Good Soybean Koji Is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/f59_11.jpg\" alt=\"result_soybean_koji\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFrom a good soybean koji, a good aroma like roasted beans will come slightly. If there is an unpleasant smell like a sour smell or a nasty smell, it's most likely that germs have entered and rotted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAlso, spores are grown strongly on good soybean koji. Its texture will be crumbly and not sticky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIf you want to check it more detail, cut the bean grain with a knife and look at the cross section. A good soybean koji has a thin white layer between soybeans and spores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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 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\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/koji\/how-to-make-koji-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojisteak_00.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe hope that you can make good rice koji. Now, let’s get to it!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shiokoji_en_01.jpg\" alt=\"Recipes that Uses Koji Rice Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRecipes hat Uses Koji Rice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXblogCard\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bc_link\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"bc_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan class=\"bc_cap\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRelated article\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/howToMakeAmazake_01.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Amazake Thumbnails\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"bc_body\"\u003e\n                    \u003cdiv class=\"bc_title\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHow to Make Amazake\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"bc_exc\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont 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\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003e In order to make the rice with moderate water content (about 38%), it's necessary to \"steam\" the rice with proper steam.\u003cbr\u003e The koji-making professionals make steamed rice with a bamboo steamer (seiro).\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Rice won't stick to the cloth, a convenient steaming cloth.\u003cbr\u003e It'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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Using bamboo steamer\/seiro, steam the rice with high heat for about 40 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e It'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\u003e Cover the steamer basket when steam\/vapor comes out from the surface of the rice and the surfaces become transparent. \u003cbr\u003e Steam it for about 40 minutes (recommended) after putting on the lid. \u003cbr\u003e When 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:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e Because 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\u003e After 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\u003e In 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\u003eThis is the first time I tried to make soybean koji for making soybean miso.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eI was a little worried because I couldn't adjust the temperature well, but the result came out just like soybean koji.\u003cbr\u003e I think I can try it more smoothly next time. So, I will repurchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Ms. S, 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 bought it this year because I wanted to make koji for making homemade soybean miso.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eI was impressed that the beans could ferment well with the koji starter (aspergillus). I'm even more attached to making miso from scratch.\u003cbr\u003e I'm looking forward to the finished miso. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Ms. Y, 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 white-type of koji starter from the Hishiroku store 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 have never failed.\u003cbr\u003e This koji starter product is helpful because you can make various fermented foods using homemade koji. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Mr. H, 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(Ms. Ito, 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 Starter's 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) for Soybean Koji - Best for Making Kinzanji Miso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g\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\/a1924_eng.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter for Soybean Miso - Best for Making Kinzanji Miso\"\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\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\/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\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"菱六","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12993325105217,"sku":"114869989","price":3315.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a1924_eng.jpg?v=1639567755"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_022","title":"Koji Starter Powder - Chouhaku-kin 100g (For 200kg 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;\"\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\/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;\"\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\/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;\"\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\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;\"\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\/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\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\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;\"\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\/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\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\/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;\"\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\/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\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;\"\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCompared to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_001\"\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e20G Size Of Choukaku-Kin Koji Starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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;\"\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 , The Fungal Power Is Stronger, So 100g of this koji starter can be used for 200kg of rice in koji-making (the weight of rice before adding water is 200 kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e100g of this koji starter can be used for 200kg of rice in koji-making (the weight of rice before adding water is 200kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXkirarin\"\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;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter \/ Koji Seed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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\"\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\"\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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 Starter's 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\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\/a0072_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":12993330675777,"sku":"62325087","price":3315.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a0072_eng.jpg?v=1639567808"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_023","title":"Koji Starter Powder - Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 100g (For 200kg Portion) - 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;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter --Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-Kin Fungal Seed?\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;\"\u003eEstablished 300 years ago, this is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKairyou Chouhaku-kin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e variety of fungal seed koji starter in the powder form, sachet package made by the long-established store \"Hishiroku\".\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;\"\u003eThis koji starter (koji seed) is well-balanced in phenol power and the excellent aroma of traditional koji). \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePowdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin is characterized by the short to middle length mycelium and is excellent in both glycation power and proteolysis power among the white-colored type of koji starter spores.\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;\"\u003eKairyou Chouhaku is the \u003cb\u003emost versatile\u003c\/b\u003e koji starter. It has a high level of amylase and protease production. Suitable for making white colored fermented foods and other fermented foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis koji starter is stronger than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_002\"\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;\"\u003e20G size of Kairyou Chouhaku-Kin Koji Starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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;\"\u003e, so 100g of this koji starter can be used for 200kg of rice in koji-making (the weight of rice before adding water is 200 kg).\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\/a0071_02.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter Koji Seed\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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;\"\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\/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;\"\u003e100g of this koji starter can be used for 200kg of rice in koji-making (the weight of rice before adding water is 200kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter \/ Koji Seed?\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;\"\u003eKoji starter or koji seed is the Aspergillus spore that becomes the source of koji.\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;\"\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\/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;\"\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\/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;\"\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\/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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eChouhaku-kin Koji Starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFor making Amazake (Sweet Sake):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFor making Shio Koji (Salt Koji):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e Very suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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\"\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\"\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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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 drink amazake all year round, so I make my own koji at home. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe improved \u003ci\u003echoshiro fungus\u003c\/i\u003e is safe because the sugar content of amazake can be stably increased. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 60s)\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\u003eFor the first time, I made koji from a koji starter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThanks to Kawashima-ya's detailed recipe. Even as a beginner, I was able to make it without failure. I felt that mycelium was a little low, but I think it was a success because I made a sweet amazake. The next time I make it, I feel like I can do better than this time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Female, 50s)\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\u003eThe amazake on the market is too sweet, so I bought this koji starter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eA delicious amazake with a refreshing sweetness and aroma of koji was made in my home. I'm satisfied. \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 Starter's 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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji Starter (Koji Seed) --Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-Kin Fungal Seed in Sachet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eExpired Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAbout half a year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eStorage Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePlease put it in cold dark place with temperature lower than 15ºC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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_eng.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Starter (Koji Seed) -Powdered Kairyou 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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eImportant Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 product is for rice koji and barley koji. Please do not use it for other purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\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\/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":12993330905153,"sku":"78602077","price":3315.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a0403_eng.jpg?v=1639567867"},{"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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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:\/\/sakurado.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"},{"product_id":"natto_001","title":"Natto Starter Spores Powder 3gr - 100% Organic Soybean Extract","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/unity.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e \u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/type_b.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON USA!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe are pleased to inform you that this product is now available on Amazon USA. Click the link to see the product!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXkirarin\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/459xFxf\" class=\"kirarin\"\u003eBUY ON AMAZON\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXrecipe\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eHow to Make Natto Tutorial Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe frame_bd\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H84OY6F_hQo?si=B1-RtBr3_yPahlN4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"exp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_unityTemp_min\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Selling point --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_01_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"What Is Natto Starter Powder?\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_02_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto Starter Powder Specially Made for Homemade Natto\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_03_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Easy to Use Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_04_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"How Do You Make Natto?\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_05_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_06_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"How To Make Natto\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_07_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Easy Natto Tutorial\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_08_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Easy Natto Tutorial\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_09_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Easy Natto Tutorial\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_10_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- natto ratio --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H84OY6F_hQo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityOtherArticle clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityOtherArticleImg\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/blogs\/column\/way-of-making-fermented-soybeans\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"how_to_make_natto_article\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/articles\/nattou_1_a2579aec-3769-42ee-a604-4d200614f23c.jpg?v=1534296578\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityOtherArticleTxt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e How to Make Homemade Natto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will explain about how to make homemade natto using natto starter (Bacillus subtilis natto) and soybeans (available with video and instruction pictures). The article will let you learn about natto and how to make natto in details.\u003cbr\u003eGo check out the recommended products for natto, too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/blogs\/column\/way-of-making-fermented-soybeans\"\u003eRead the article here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"3g Natto Can Make Up to 10kg to 30kg of Natto\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_11_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"The strength of natto\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_15_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto health benefit\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_16_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto health benefit\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_17_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"The Manufacture Process of Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_18_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"The Manufacture Process of Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_19_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- 商品種類 --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003eProduct Size Variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy other size variations of Natto Starter Spores Powder\/Bacillus subtilis natto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is easy to use even for first-timers who want to make homemade natto. Choose the product content according to the number of homemade natto you want to make at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityColvar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item_lineup_con\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" class=\"lineup_3cl\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"background-color: none;\" class=\"lineup_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_image\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_001\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Natto Starter Powder 3g\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_3g_eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"prod_title\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_001\"\u003e3 gr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_image\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_007\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Natto Starter Powder 10g\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_10g_eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"prod_title\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_007\"\u003e10 gr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n                                                                                 \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2%;\"\u003eMuslim Friendly Natto Starter Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagRight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                Although this product is not halal-certified yet, the ingredients have been inspected by the Japan Halal Association and deemed as Muslim Friendly. This means it has no animal-origin materials and doesn't contain alcohol.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/muslim-friendly-kawashimaya.jpg\" alt=\"muslim friendly\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e                                    \n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan I drink the bacillus natto directly as it is for health?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBacillus natto is a natto starter spores powder made for making natto. You can't drink it directly.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is Bacillus natto?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIt is a type of fungus for making natto.\u003cbr\u003eSprinkle a small amount of Bacillus natto on the steamed soybeans and keep it warm,\u003cbr\u003eso that fermentation will proceed and natto will be completed.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eI heard that the commercially sold natto can be used as a natto starter. Is there any reason to use the bacillus natto as the natto starter?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIf you use commercially sold natto as natto starter, the fermentation will not go well because it has weak fermentation ability. It will not able to pull the sticky strings, and the bacteria will produce a strange smell to both natto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe natto starter\/bacillus natto sold in Kawashima The Japanstore is the bacillus made to make homemade natto.\u003cbr\u003eIt has strong fermentation ability, so even first-timers can easily make natto at home.\u003cbr\u003eCheck the product \u003ca style=\"color: #ac2455;\" href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_001\"\u003e\"Natto Starter Spores Powder 3gr - 100% Organic Soybean Extract\" here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhy my homemade natto hardly make white slimy strings?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThere is a possibility that the fermentation is not going well. \u003cbr\u003ePlease keep warm and keep it for about 12 hours and see the condition.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThe natto is extremely smelly!\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThere is a possibility that miscellaneous bacteria have been produced during the fermentation.\u003cbr\u003ePlease do not eat the finished natto. Please try again to make homemade natto after checking and paying more attention to hygiene.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThe finished smell of natto has a strong smell of ammonia.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAfter the end of the fermentation process (heating the natto), leave it in the refrigerator overnight. Fermentation will stop and ammonia odor will decrease.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!--商品詳細--\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"item_info\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagLeft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"prd_detail\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3g \u003cbr\u003e(Can make up to 10~30kg of Natto)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStoring Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep in low temperature or in refrigerator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExpiration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMuslim Friendly Product\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mf_mark.jpg\" alt=\"muslim friendly\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAlthough this product is not halal-certified yet, the ingredients have been inspected by the Japan Halal Association and deemed as Muslim Friendly. This means it has no animal-origin materials and doesn't contain alcohol.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 0;\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto Starter Powder Product Detail\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_3g_eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13014715662401,"sku":"63775591","price":880.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/h0003_3g_eng.jpg?v=1740723647"},{"product_id":"natto_007","title":"Natto Starter Spores Powder 10g - 100% Organic Soybean Extract","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/unity.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e  \n\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/type_b.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXrecipe\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eHow to Make Natto Tutorial Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe frame_bd\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H84OY6F_hQo?si=B1-RtBr3_yPahlN4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"exp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_unityTemp_min\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Selling point --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_01_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"What Is Natto Starter Powder?\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_02_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto Starter Powder Specially Made for Homemade Natto\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_03_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Easy to Use Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_04_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"How Do You Make Natto?\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_05_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_06_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"How To Make Natto\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_07_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Easy Natto Tutorial\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_08_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Easy Natto Tutorial\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_09_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Easy Natto Tutorial\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_10_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- natto ratio --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H84OY6F_hQo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityOtherArticle clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityOtherArticleImg\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/blogs\/column\/way-of-making-fermented-soybeans\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"how to make natto article\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/articles\/nattou_1_a2579aec-3769-42ee-a604-4d200614f23c.jpg?v=1534296578\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityOtherArticleTxt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e How to Make Homemade Natto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We will explain about how to make homemade natto using natto starter (Bacillus subtilis natto) and soybeans (available with video and instruction pictures). The article will let you learn about natto and how to make natto in details.\u003cbr\u003e Go check out the recommended products for natto, too!\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/blogs\/column\/way-of-making-fermented-soybeans\"\u003eRead the article here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"10g Natto Can Make Up to 100kg of Natto\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_12_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"The strength of natto\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_15_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto health benefit\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_16_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto health benefit\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_17_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"The Manufacture Process of Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_18_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"The Manufacture Process of Natto Starter Powder\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_19_eng_alt.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- 商品種類 --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003eProduct Size Variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy other size variations of Natto Starter Spores Powder\/Bacillus subtilis natto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is easy to use even for first-timers who want to make homemade natto. Choose the product content according to the number of homemade natto you want to make at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityColvar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item_lineup_con\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" class=\"lineup_3cl\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"background-color: none;\" class=\"lineup_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_image\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_001\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Natto Starter Powder 3g\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_3g_eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"prod_title\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_001\"\u003e3 gr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_image\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_007\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Natto Starter Powder 10g\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_10g_eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"prod_title\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_007\"\u003e10 gr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2%;\"\u003eMuslim Friendly Natto Starter Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagRight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                Although this product is not halal-certified yet, the ingredients have been inspected by the Japan Halal Association and deemed as Muslim Friendly. This means it has no animal-origin materials and doesn't contain alcohol.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/muslim-friendly-kawashimaya.jpg\" alt=\"muslim friendly\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan I drink the bacillus natto directly as it is for health?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBacillus natto is a natto starter spores powder made for making natto. You can't drink it directly.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is Bacillus natto?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIt is a type of fungus for making natto.\u003cbr\u003e Sprinkle a small amount of Bacillus natto on the steamed soybeans and keep it warm,\u003cbr\u003e so that fermentation will proceed and natto will be completed.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eI heard that the commercially sold natto can be used as a natto starter. Is there any reason to use the bacillus natto as the natto starter?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIf you use commercially sold natto as natto starter, the fermentation will not go well because it has weak fermentation ability. It will not able to pull the sticky strings, and the bacteria will produce a strange smell to both natto.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The natto starter\/bacillus natto sold in Kawashima The Japanstore is the bacillus made to make homemade natto.\u003cbr\u003e It has strong fermentation ability, so even first-timers can easily make natto at home.\u003cbr\u003e Check the product \u003ca style=\"color: #ac2455;\" href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/natto_001\"\u003e\"Natto Starter Spores Powder 3gr - 100% Organic Soybean Extract\" here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhy my homemade natto hardly make white slimy strings?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThere is a possibility that the fermentation is not going well. \u003cbr\u003e Please keep warm and keep it for about 12 hours and see the condition.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThe natto is extremely smelly!\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThere is a possibility that miscellaneous bacteria have been produced during the fermentation.\u003cbr\u003e Please do not eat the finished natto. Please try again to make homemade natto after checking and paying more attention to hygiene.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThe finished smell of natto has a strong smell of ammonia.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAfter the end of the fermentation process (heating the natto), leave it in the refrigerator overnight. Fermentation will stop and ammonia odor will decrease.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!--商品詳細--\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"item_info\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagLeft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"prd_detail\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g \u003cbr\u003e(Can make up to 100kg of Natto)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStoring Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep in low temperature or in refrigerator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExpiration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMuslim Friendly Product\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/mf_mark.jpg\" alt=\"muslim friendly\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAlthough this product is not halal-certified yet, the ingredients have been inspected by the Japan Halal Association and deemed as Muslim Friendly. This means it has no animal-origin materials and doesn't contain alcohol.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 0;\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"Natto Starter Powder Product Detail\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0003_10g_eng.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13014718283841,"sku":"80992597","price":2480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/h0003_10g_eng.jpg?v=1740723588"},{"product_id":"lactic-acid_enzyme_014","title":"KAWASHIMAYA Organic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder - Supplement Taken from Japanese Fermented Foods (100g)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasily Incorporate Plant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria for Better Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_p231115.jpg\" alt=\"Would you like to restore your original Japanese intestinal environment?\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKawashimaya's Organic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder is a supplement powder that is perfect for supporting gut health.\u003cbr\u003eBecause the powder almost has no taste and smell, you can easily add it to any drink and food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOver 20,000 Packs Sold! \u003cbr\u003eThe \"Organic Gut Health Probiotic Powder\" Has Been Renewed.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_new_6_en.jpg\" alt=\"Thumbnail\" width=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKawashimaya's \"Organic Gut Health Probiotic Powder\" has been developed with the health of our customer in mind, featuring \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003eplant-based probiotics derived from Japanese fermented foods\u003c\/b\u003e and containing up to \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003e30 trillion probiotics per pack\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, we have reviewed unnecessary ingredients and focused on \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003elimiting it to the minimum essential ingredients\u003c\/b\u003e, resulting in a purer product that allows you to feel the natural power of probiotics more directly. 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Plant-based lactic acid bacteria refer to \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003ethe lactic acid bacteria that naturally inhabit these fermented foods\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eLactic acid bacteria are a type of good bacteria that are essential for forming a normal intestinal environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e② A Diverse Range of Lactic Acid Bacteria is Necessary for Intestinal Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently, it has become clear that the two are not antagonistic but rather that \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003ea balanced intake of plant-based and animal-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e is very important for maintaining a healthy intestinal environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasily Consume Plant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria with Our Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Plant-based lactic acid bacteria are good bacteria essential for the intestinal environment. \u003cbr\u003e2. In the modern day, the intake of plant-based lactic acid bacteria among people is decreasing. \u003cbr\u003e3. Since a diverse range of lactic acid bacteria is necessary for the intestinal environment, it is important to consume both plant-based and animal-based lactic acid bacteria in a balanced manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Organic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder derived from Japanese fermented foods, you can easily supplement plant-based lactic acid bacteria into your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust one teaspoon a day is enough! \u003cbr\u003eThis suplement powder allows you to easily get the plant-based lactic acid bacteria\" that are often lacking in daily meals. \u003cbr\u003eTake about 1 teaspoon (approximately 3g) per day, divided into 1-2 servings. \u003cbr\u003eBecause it's a food product, you can consume it easily at your preferred time and in your preferred way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Points by a Nutritionist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who are concerned about their intestinal health but are too busy to consume multiple types of fermented foods daily, or for children with many likes and dislikes, or for elderly people with small appetites, it is recommended. It is also good for those who want to consume lactic acid bacteria in a form closer to food rather than supplements. Since it is something you take every day, it is recommended for those who want to incorporate it with peace of mind using organic ingredients without unnecessary additives or chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutritionist\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2932_21.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of the nutritionist\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria Derived from Carefully Selected Fermented Foods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder is made entirely from plant-based lactic acid bacteria derived from traditional Japanese fermented foods. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditionally, it uses a generous amount of finely processed high-quality organic rice koji. \"Rice koji\" contains more than 30 types of enzymes, supporting the function of lactic acid bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_kome.jpg\" alt=\"Rice-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eRice-derived \u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003cbr\u003eImproves intestinal and skin condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_miso.jpg\" alt=\"Miso-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eMiso-derived\u003cbr\u003eKurahana Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003cbr\u003eBalances immunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_sakekasu.jpg\" alt=\"Sake Lees-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eSake Lees-derived\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003cbr\u003eReduces allergy symptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_mugi.jpg\" alt=\"Barley-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eBarley-derived\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003cbr\u003eKawashimaya's original lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_sunkiduke.jpg\" alt=\"Sunkizuke-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eSunkizuke-derived\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Nano-type Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003cbr\u003eBalances immunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_kimoto.jpg\" alt=\"Kimoto-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eSake-derived\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003cbr\u003eKawashimaya's original lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_sugukiduke.jpg\" alt=\"Sugukizuke-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eSugukizuke-derived\u003cbr\u003eLabre Bacteria\u003cbr\u003eIncreases good bacteria and improves skin condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_tsukemono.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Pickles-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eJapanese Pickles-derived\u003cbr\u003eClavis Lactic Acid Bacteria AOK-L11\u003cbr\u003eSuppresses bad bacteria, supports oral health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_mukadoko.jpg\" alt=\"Nukadoko-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eNukadoko-derived\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003cbr\u003eKawashimaya's original lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_GABA.jpg\" alt=\"Rice Bran-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eRice Bran-derived\u003cbr\u003eγ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)\u003cbr\u003eCalms the mind and body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_k22.jpg\" alt=\"Kawashimaya Original K-22\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eFermented with Brown Rice Koji and Rice Bran\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria K-22\u003cbr\u003eKawashimaya's original lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_kouzi.jpg\" alt=\"Enzyme Treasure House Rice Koji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eEnzyme Treasure House Rice Koji\u003cbr\u003eProduces oligosaccharides\u003cbr\u003eSupports the activity of good bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_syoyu.jpg\" alt=\"Soy Sauce-derived [NEW]\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003e[NEW]\u003cbr\u003eSoy Sauce-derived\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria PC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_ryokutya.jpg\" alt=\"Green Tea-derived [NEW]\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003e[NEW]\u003cbr\u003eGreen Tea-derived\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria GT-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_sudaizu.jpg\" alt=\"Vinegar Soybeans-derived [NEW]\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003e[NEW]\u003cbr\u003eVinegar Soybeans-derived\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based Lactic Acid Bacteria AB-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ways to Use Organic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder are Endless!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charm of lactic acid bacteria powder lies in its versatility. You can enjoy it in various ways to suit your preferences and everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Points from a Nutritionist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add it to something you consume daily, you won’t forget to take it. For example, if you drink coffee in the morning, add it to your coffee; if you eat yogurt, add it to your yogurt. This makes it easy to continue as a habit. Additionally, if you want to include it in your family’s diet, adding it to one dish at dinner, such as miso soup, or sprinkling it on meat before baking, ensures that everyone in the family can consume it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutritionist\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2932_21.jpg\" alt=\"Nutritionist's photo\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Ways to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOligosaccharides serve as food for lactic acid bacteria, activating their functions. Lactic acid bacteria are weak against stomach acid, so it is recommended to consume them as a dessert after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntestinal Health Yogurt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2885_010.jpg\" alt=\"Intestinal Health Yogurt Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients (for 1 serving)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYogurt 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic Organic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder 1 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOligosaccharide Syrup 1 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruits or nuts as desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the ingredients well until smooth, add toppings as desired, and it's done!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf it's not sweet enough, you can add honey or other sweeteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt's Something You Continue Every Day, So We Focus on Safety and Security\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/wp11570_01.jpg\" alt=\"Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eOrganic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder is made with a focus on quality so that you can use it every day with peace of mind. No unnecessary ingredients are used, all raw materials are domestic fermented foods, and it has acquired the reliable \"Organic JAS Certification\". It is manufactured under thorough quality control at our domestic factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eNo Preservatives: No common preservatives used for long-term storage are used, delivering the fresh flavor and nutrition of the ingredients as they are. No Artificial Flavors: The natural aroma and taste of the ingredients are preserved without using artificial flavors. No Added Sugars: No unnecessary sweetness or calories are added, and the product is made with health as the top priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eWe use safe and secure domestic ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder strict quality standards, we manufacture our products in a consistent production line and strive to provide the best products to our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eOur products aim to provide the best experience for our customers without deviating from these principles. We confidently engage in creating delicious, natural, and health-supporting products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind the Way That Suits You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/%E2%91%A0%E9%AD%9A%E6%96%99%E7%90%86%E3%82%92%E9%A3%9F%E3%81%B9%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%82%8B%E5%A5%B3%E6%80%A7.jpg\" alt=\"Person Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way to consume Organic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder varies depending on your lifestyle and body type. Find the intake method and time that suits you best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. The First Attempt\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry the same method of intake for two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. If You Don't Feel Any Changes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry reducing the amount, dividing it into several times a day, or changing the time of intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Don't Rush\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eChanging the intake method frequently in a short period can make it difficult to understand which method suits you. Take your time to find the best method for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Intake Timing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning Wake-up Time: When you wake up in the morning, peristaltic movements that push stool through the intestines are promoted by getting up. Drinking it with warm water wakes up your intestines. Drinking warm water in the morning is a classic intestinal health practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/MM_origo_stepmail_03.png\" alt=\"Person Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBreakfast Time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen breakfast enters an empty stomach, the large intestine is stimulated, and peristaltic movements that push stool through the intestines, known as \"gastrocolic reflex,\" begin. Mix it into your meal or dessert after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/MM_origo_stepmail_04.png\" alt=\"Person Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBefore Bedtime\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eAt night, the parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant, and the intestines move actively. Organic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder is low in calories, so it is also safe to consume at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col mb-0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/MM_origo_stepmail_05.png\" alt=\"Person Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach person's intestinal environment is different. By finding the right way to consume Organic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder that suits you, you can enhance the effects on health and beauty. Find your ideal method step by step at your own pace!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComments from a Colorectal Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactic acid bacteria are not medicine but food. Basically, you can take them at any time you like. Even taking them every two days can be effective, but for making it a habit, daily intake is best. Lactic acid bacteria gradually accumulate in the body, but if you stop taking them, they will slowly decrease again. It's very important to continue taking them for a long time to enjoy their benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirector of Shinjuku Colorectal Clinic\u003cbr\u003eDr. Toshio Goto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/dr_goto.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Toshio Goto\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Development Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/wp_n_13525_01.jpg\" alt=\"Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eThe Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder for Gut Health was born in 2017. Over the past six years, we have continuously improved the product. We have delivered over 14,600 units (as of August 2023) and received valuable feedback from customers. Based on these voices, we have constantly reviewed the ingredients and the balance of the formula. Our goal is to support your gut health with plant-based lactic acid bacteria obtained from familiar Japanese fermented foods. We will continue to make improvements to bring you the benefits of these bacteria. We hope our \"Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder for Gut Health\" can help support better health in your daily life. Please try this product as you face your health. Kawashimaya Representative Yuri Kawashima\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" id=\"qa\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ\u0026amp;A about Organic Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder for Gut Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhen is the best time to drink it during the day?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAs it is food, there is no set time to drink it. The important thing is to continue daily. Drink it at any time you like, before or after meals, or before bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it okay to take it with medicine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAs it is food, there are generally no issues, but depending on the type of medication, you may need to be careful. If you are taking medication or under medical treatment, consult your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow long should I continue taking it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAs it is food, there is no set time to drink it. The important thing is to continue daily. Drink it at any time you like, before or after meals, or before bedtime. Try continuing for two weeks. Although individual differences exist, small changes are often felt after about two weeks. It takes time to change the gut flora. Stabilizing the gut environment may take about 3 to 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eI don't feel the effects as much as I did initially.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIf you feel the effects have diminished, try changing the way or timing of intake. It will alter the gut environment and rebalance the good and bad bacteria. Instead of stopping altogether, reduce the amount for a few days and then return to the original intake. Continue taking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan infants take it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAlthough this product is safe, using only domestically produced organic ingredients, infants have immature gut environments. Start with small amounts after they complete weaning at around 18 months. If your child has constipation or loose stools, consult a doctor before giving it to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan pregnant or breastfeeding women take it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eGenerally, there should be no issues with intake. However, since this is a sensitive period for your body, it is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes it contain butyrate bacteria?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAs it uses fermented foods as raw materials, it may contain trace amounts of butyrate bacteria, but this product is mainly intended to provide plant-based lactic acid bacteria. To increase butyrate bacteria, it is recommended to consume dietary fiber rather than foods containing butyrate bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs there anything to be careful about in terms of storage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eStore in a cool place, avoiding direct sunlight and high humidity. Ensure the top zipper is tightly closed after opening to prevent degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes it contain allergens?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAs soy sauce is used in the manufacturing process of \"Kurahana Lactic Acid Bacteria,\" it contains wheat and soybeans (from the 28 allergen items).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is dextrin included in the ingredients?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIt is starch derived from sweet potatoes and tapioca (non-GMO, pesticide-free, allergen-free, and quality-standard tested). It is a necessary ingredient to make lactic acid bacteria into a powder, so please don't worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill it work without dissolving in stomach acid?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eSince the Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder for Gut Health originally contains dead bacteria, it won't be destroyed by stomach acid like live bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eI want to know about the lactic acid bacteria used in the product.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eWe use 3 types of lactic acid bacteria (Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Pediococcus pentosaceus, Lactobacillus plantarum) obtained from Japanese plant-based foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic rice koji (domestically produced), lactic acid bacteria (sterilized), rice sugar fermentation (containing GABA), sake lees fermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore at room temperature, avoiding high humidity and direct sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy 379kcal, Protein 8.0g, Fat 1.8g, Carbohydrate 82.6g, Salt 0.08g\u003cbr\u003e(per 100g)\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\/nyuusankin_img1.jpg\" alt=\"Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder 100g\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13090945892417,"sku":"133584244","price":3980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/nyuusankin_img1_d80c948b-b607-4ec8-a596-3d97dac8ae04.jpg?v=1729000485"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_041","title":"Koji Starter Powder - SR-108 100g (For 200kg Portion) - Best For Rice 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;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Starter Spores - Powdered SR-108?\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;\"\u003eThis is a koji starter seed made by a 300 years long-established store, \"Hishiroku\", the best-suited koji starter for making koji and is ideal for making koji at home or for business. Koji Starter SR-108 can produce koji with a distinctive white color. Recommended for machine koji making. Typically used for Kyoto Shiro-Miso.\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;\"\u003eBecause this variety of koji starter is hard to discolor\/change in color and will maintain its white color strongly, it's best 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Sell Koji Starter Koji Seed\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_05.jpg\"\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 Oryzae) 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 SR-108 can be used for 100kg of 200kg of rice. It's very economical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eComparative Chart by the Type of Koji Starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sukenariList\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListNone\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksQ\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eUsing for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListQ\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFeatures \/ Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListQ\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe Length of the Hyphae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListQ\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFinished Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListQQ\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe Power of Enzyme \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eGlycation Power \/ Proteolysis Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListImg\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_001\"\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 Koji Starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksA\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji rice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWhite sweet miso \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAmazake (sweet sake)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe whitest long-hyphae among the Hishiroku's koji starters. The finished result is clear white koji, and the whiteness stays same forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eLong hyphae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePure white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksB\"\u003e36.0 \/ 0.370\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListImg\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_002\"\u003eKairyou haku-kin Koji Starter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksA\"\u003eKoji rice\u003cbr\u003eLight-color miso\u003cbr\u003eWhite sweet miso\u003cbr\u003eAmazake (sweet sake)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListA\"\u003eA koji starter that excellent in both glycation power and proteolysis power among the white type of koji starters. Suitable for wide range of applications.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksA\"\u003eShort to middle length hyphae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksA\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksB\"\u003e39.0 \/ 0.445\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListImg\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_041\"\u003eSR-108\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksA\"\u003eKoji rice\u003cbr\u003eLight-color miso\u003cbr\u003eWhite sweet miso\u003cbr\u003eAmazake (sweet sake)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListA\"\u003eHas strong power of enzyme. Maintain the whiteness of koji. Suitable for making koji with machine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksA\"\u003eShort to middle length hyphae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksA\"\u003ePure white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sukenariListRemarksB\"\u003e38.2 \/ 0.410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXparts\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Length of the Hyphae:\u003c\/b\u003e If the hyphae are long, the result of the koji will be fluffy. Although the appearance looks like koji, professional miso makers prefer the short-type hyphae because it's hard to loosen\/untangle the koji if the hyphae are long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Color:\u003c\/b\u003e For making white-colored foods and drinks (such as amazake or white miso), the koji starter, which is hard to change color (maintaining its color), is preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlycation Power:\u003c\/b\u003e How much amylase can be produced. When the glycation power is strong, it will become a koji with an intense sweetness suitable for amazake and sweet miso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProteolysis Power:\u003c\/b\u003e How much protease can be produced. Koji seed with strong proteolytic power produces koji with strong umami (taste\/deliciousness). Thus it's suitable for strong-flavored miso and shio koji\/salt koji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\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 width=\"100%\" alt=\"Sprouts\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_02_02.jpg\"\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:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_001\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Chouhaku-kin Koji Starter\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_eng-2.jpg\"\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 alt=\"Chouhaku-kin Koji Starter Color\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_05.jpg\"\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:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_002\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kairyou Chouhaku-kin Koji Starter\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0071_eng-2.jpg\"\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 alt=\"Kairyou Chouhaku-kin Koji Starter Color\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0071_02.jpg\"\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:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_004\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Koji Starter for Miso\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0070_eng-2.jpg\"\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 alt=\"Koji Starter for Miso Color\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0070_02.jpg\"\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:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_005\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kinzanji Koji Starter\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0322_eng-2.jpg\"\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 alt=\"Kinzanji Koji Starter Color\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0322_02.jpg\"\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:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/koji-starter_006\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Koji Starter for Shouyu\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0572_eng-2.jpg\"\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 alt=\"Koji Starter for Shouyu Color\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0572_02.jpg\"\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 class=\"lazypreload lazyloaded\" height=\"350\" width=\"736\" alt=\"recipe link\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/Fermented_food_recipes_for_banner.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"350\" width=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jz-HEnoJy7c\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"350\" width=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dxqjLkBK6h0\"\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 width=\"100%\" alt=\"miso amazake shoyu\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0069_03_02.jpg\"\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 width=\"738\" alt=\"The Amount of The Koji Rice That Can be Made and the Amount of Rice and Koji Starter Used\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a1373_16_eng.jpg\"\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 width=\"738\" alt=\"The Amount of The Koji Rice That Can be Made and the Amount of Rice and Koji Starter Used\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/Amount_of_Miso_Can_be_Made.jpg\"\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 class=\"bc_link\" href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/koji\/how-to-make-koji-rice\/\" 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 alt=\"How to Make Koji Rice Thumbnails\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojisteak_00.jpg\"\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 class=\"bc_link\" href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" 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 alt=\"Recipes that Uses Koji Rice Thumbnails\" src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shiokoji_en_01.jpg\"\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 class=\"bc_link\" href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/shio-koji\/what-is-shio-koji\/\" 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 alt=\"How to Make Amazake Thumbnails\" src=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/howToMakeAmazake_01.jpg\"\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\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:\/\/sakurado.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 Starter's 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 class=\"kirarin\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/koji-starter-details.pdf\" 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 Spores - Powdered SR-108\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g\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 alt=\"Koji Starter Spores - Powdered SR-108\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2550_eng.jpg\"\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":14205921820737,"sku":"134055920","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/a2550_eng.jpg?v=1639567934"},{"product_id":"japanese-rice_046","title":"KAWASHIMAYA Fermented Brown Rice 150g - Koso Genmai - Gluten-free, aged for 3 days at low temperature","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/unity.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"exp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_unityTemp_min\"\u003e\n\u003c!--General Intro--\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro1.png\" alt=\"koso genmai ingredients introduction\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKoso Genmai or Enzyme Brown Rice\u003c\/b\u003e is a brown rice that has been cooked with red beans and salt and then kept warm to ferment for 2-3 days. The biggest feature of koso genmai is the texture. Brown rice, though hard in nature, can be quite chewy and soft when properly soaked and kept warm for a few days. Truly a great food to eat for all ages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe would like a lot of people to enjoy this delicacy, especially those who are careful about the health of their family, want to take care of their skin, and many others. With this intention in mind, Kawashima The Japan Store has carefully packed koso genmai so it is ready to eat without hassle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is loved in Japan, that we’ve already sold about more than 50,000 packs of koso genmai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kg_renewal_4.jpg\" alt=\"koso genmai (enzyme brown rice)\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro2.png\" alt=\"Plenty of nutrition and GABA\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKoso genmai is aged at low temperature to improve the nutritional value of brown rice. Plenty of nutritions are packed in this food such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids, dietary fiber, and GABA. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We recommend koso genmai especially to those who want to improve their health even though they are busy and to those who want to improve their digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kg_renewal_10.jpg\" alt=\"rice farm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro3.png\" alt=\"Enzyme rice with pesticides-free rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAll of the components are combined from the best ingredients that are loved by Kawashima The Japan Store. For the main ingredient, we chose pesticide-free brown rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro4.png\" alt=\"Single serving pouch of enzyme brown rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro5.png\" alt=\"Just the right size of one bowl\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe koso genmai is packed in a single serving pouch, just the right amount for one bowl (150gr). A perfect portion that is easy to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro6.png\" alt=\"How to use enzyme brown rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro7.png\" alt=\"Koso genmai can be eaten at room temperature\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBecause it is packed for convenience and delicious even when eaten at room temperature, you can have it everywhere. Not only can you eat it at the dinner table, but you can also bring it with you as a lunch box or rice balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro8.png\" alt=\"Usage of koso genmai\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSince Koso Genmai can last up to 10 months at room temperature, you can stock it as emergency supply. Moreover, you can also keep it in the office pantry to eat as a nutritious ready to eat meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h3d\"\u003eNow certified Gluten-Free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagLeft\" style=\"margin-top: 3%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOur fermented brown rice is now certified as gluten-free. Perfect for those who are struggling with celiac disease or just want to avoid gluten in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/glutenfreecert_kosogenmai.jpg\" alt=\"The Making of Koso Genmai (Enzyme Brown Rice)\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!--Nutrition Data--\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro9.png\" alt=\"Eat enzyme brown rice deliciously\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro10.png\" alt=\"brown rice vs white rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; size: 5px !important; color: grey;\"\u003e* The diagram represents the comparison between 100gr brown rice and 100gr white rice. The serving for Kawashima The Japan Store koso genmai or enzyme brown rice is 150gr\u003cbr\u003e* Diagram Source: Nihon Shokuhin Hyoujun Seibunhyou 2015-nenban (Standard Diagrams of Japanese Food Composition 2015 7th edition)\u003cbr\u003e* Book Source: Doku Dashi Koso Genmai Daietto (Brown Rice Detox Diet) by Okamoto Uka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKoso genmai (fermented enzyme brown rice) uses highly nutritious brown rice that is rich with healthy components. Plenty of important nutrients are contained such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther than that, koso genmai has abundant essential enzymes for everyday life. Though the calorie count of brown rice is not that different when compared to the white counterpart, there is a big difference in the nutrition value. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you don’t really like brown rice due to its originally hard and lumpy texture, feel free to try the delicious koso genmai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro11.png\" alt=\"Nutritious components in koso genmai enzyme brown rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; size: 5px !important; color: grey;\"\u003e* Per 100g of koso genmai (enzyme brown rice). Analysis value of Japan Food Research Laboratories (JFRL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!--User's voice--\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro12.png\" alt=\"User's voices\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon2-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/40kn1b.png\" alt=\"User's Voice 1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comment\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#290e04\" style=\"color: #290e04; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom: dotted 2px #290e04; line-height: 1.5em;\"\u003eFluffy even when warmed in the microwave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I've tried various things so far, but the taste and texture of this one is the most delicious. Especially after warming it in the microwave, most brown rice generally becomes hard, but the one from Kawashima The Japan Store surprisingly \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #faed61; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eremains fluffy and delicious!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon2-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/40kn1.png\" alt=\"User's Voice 2\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comment\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#290e04\" style=\"color: #290e04; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom: dotted 2px #290e04; line-height: 1.5em;\"\u003eRegular healthy bowel movements everyday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I actually intended to cook it myself, but since I don’t have the container jar to make it I ended up buying it. After eating koso genmai regularly, \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #faed61; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eI have healthy bowel movements everyday and my skin is also clearing up.\u003c\/span\u003e Amazing effects. Also it’s delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon2-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/50kn-001.png\" alt=\"User's Voice 3\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comment\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#290e04\" style=\"color: #290e04; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom: dotted 2px #290e04; line-height: 1.5em;\"\u003eFor when you don’t have time to make it yourself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Usually I cook white rice, germinated rice, or other rice myself using a rice cooker. But I eat this when I don’t have time to cook. Also, \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #faed61; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eI can simply eat this for the health benefit especially when there’s nothing to eat at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon2-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/30kn1.png\" alt=\"User's Voice 4\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comment\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#290e04\" style=\"color: #290e04; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom: dotted 2px #290e04; line-height: 1.5em;\"\u003eI keep it as emergency food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I bought koso genmai \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #faed61; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eto preserve in case of disaster.\u003c\/span\u003e The taste is very delicious! The cells in my body will appreciate the health effects. Though I can just eat it everyday, since it is a bit pricey for me, I decided to keep it as an emergency food supply. When it’s nearing the expiry date, I’ll probably eat it~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!--Questionnaire--\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn the after purchase questionnaire, a lot of our customers are satisfied with the koso genmai product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro13.png\" alt=\"Questionnaire 1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro14.png\" alt=\"Questionnaire 2\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro15.png\" alt=\"Questionnaire 3\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; size: 5px !important; color: grey;\"\u003e* These are individual opinions. The effects may vary on each person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!--Koso Genmai Story--\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro16.png\" alt=\"Story of Kawashima The Japan Store's Koso Genmai\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro17.png\" alt=\"Making of koso genmai enzyme brown rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKoso genmai or enzyme brown rice is made from specially cultivated brown rice directly sent from our contract farmer. After that, the rice is cooked pot by pot by skillful workers in a contract factory that works together with Kawashima The Japan Store, and then it is packed into convenient pouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"unityMain-b_h3d\"\u003eCan be preserved for a long time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagLeft\" style=\"margin-top: 3%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBy packing it in pouches, we’re able to make this product last up to 10 months at room temperature without using any preservatives or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_027.jpg\" alt=\"The Making of Koso Genmai (Enzyme Brown Rice)\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"unityMain-b_h3d\"\u003eMade without preservatives or additives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagLeft\" style=\"margin-top: 3%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWe don’t use any preservatives or additives to make this product. The ingredients only consist of brown rice, red beans, black rice, and salt (To make the rice easy to take out from the packaging, we use a tiny bit of locally sourced rice oil. All ingredients are purchased from reliable producers that are trusted by Kawashima The Japan Store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ori_07.jpg\" alt=\"The Making of Koso Genmai (Enzyme Brown Rice)\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"unityMain-b_h3d\"\u003eCost reduction ingenuity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagLeft\" style=\"margin-top: 3%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWe simplified the packaging because we want our customers to easily use a great quality product. To make the price cheap and encourage our customers to continue buying this, we decided to not use a label for the packaging. That way, we can focus more on putting high quality ingredients into compact pouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro4.png\" alt=\"The Making of Koso Genmai (Enzyme Brown Rice)\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!--Message and reviews--\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro18.png\" alt=\"Message from representatives\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro19.png\" alt=\"Kawashimaya Staff Reviews\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIt’s also recommended by Ms. Miki Maeda, a registered dietitian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro20.png\" alt=\"Recommended by a dietitian\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro21.png\" alt=\"How to eat\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eYou can enjoy it even if it is warmed or as it is. If you want to warm it, submerge in hot water or heat it in a microwave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Hot water] Submerge the pouch in hot water for approximately 3-4 minutes \u003cbr\u003e[Microwave] Take it out to the container and use 500W for 1 minute and 30 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Koso Genmai Recipes --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro22.png\" alt=\"Recommended recipes\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKoso Genmai or Enzyme Brown Rice is great to eat as it is, but if you want to enjoy it a different way, you can use it to make various things!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\" id=\"SEC_05\"\u003eRecipes Using Koso Genmai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!--Koso genmai potage--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unity_recipe clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003c!--Recipe Title--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnzyme Brown Rice Soy Milk Potage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe_sum clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cap\"\u003eEnzyme brown rice adds gentle thickness, umami, and nutrition to a potage made only of vegetables. In addition to turnips, you can make it with various vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico_con\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_amount\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eServing Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 34px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003ePerson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_time\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eCooking Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 34px;\"\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003eMinutes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe_top clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_con\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Enzyme Brown Rice Soy Milk Potage\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- 材料が多い場合はこの下に空白ができてしまうため、画像を追加する or １枚目の画像のheightを大きくとる --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingre_con\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOnion\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTurnip\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2-3 pieces\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGarlic\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 clove\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eKoso Genmai (Enzyme Brown Rice)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e50gr\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eButter\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 Tbsp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWater\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e250cc\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSoy Milk\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e600cc\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSalt\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAs needed\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Make\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e1\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSliece the onion, turnips, and garlic thinly.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e2\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHeat the pot, add butter, then saute the onion until fragrant.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e3\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWhen the onions are tender, add turnips and garlic. Stir until all covered in butter. Add koso genmai (enzyme brown rice) and water, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e4\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBlend the mixture from step 3 until thick consistency.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e5\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAdd soy milk to the blend and season it with salt. You can add herbs and spices if you like.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!--Enzyme Brown Rice: Doria Style--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unity_recipe clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003c!--Recipe Title--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnzyme Brown Rice: Doria Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe_sum clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cap\"\u003eA simple dish that’s perfect for when you want to eat enzyme brown rice with a slightly different taste for lunch. It has a punchy taste with garlic and black pepper, and can be delicious even with vegetables such as vegetable flowers and asparagus.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico_con\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_amount\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eServing Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 34px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003ePerson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_time\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eCooking Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 34px;\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003eMinutes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe_top clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_con\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image2-5.jpg\" alt=\"Enzyme Brown Rice: Doria Style\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- 材料が多い場合はこの下に空白ができてしまうため、画像を追加する or １枚目の画像のheightを大きくとる --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingre_con\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOlive Oil\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 tbsp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eKoso Genmai (Enzyme Brown Rice)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e140gr\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGarlic\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 clove\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePeeled Shrimp\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e50gr\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSalt\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOne pinch\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePepper\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAs needed\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCheese\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAs preferred\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Make\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e1\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHeat a frying pan, add olive oil and garlic, and heat over low heat.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e2\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAdd the peeled shrimp, saute until all shrimps are cooked. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add koso genmai (enzyme brown rice). Lightly warm and stir.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e3\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePut the rice mixture in a bowl. Sprinkle grated cheese on top and grill until the cheese is melted.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!--Grilled Enzyme Brown Rice Balls --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unity_recipe clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003c!--Recipe Title--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrilled Enzyme Brown Rice Balls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe_sum clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cap\"\u003eThe outside is crispy and the inside is chewy. It is a dish where you can fully enjoy the deliciousness of enzyme brown rice. Bake it in a frying pan with butter or olive oil and enjoy the different taste.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico_con\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_amount\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eServing Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 34px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003ePerson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_time\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eCooking Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 34px;\"\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003eMinutes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe_top clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_con\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image6-4.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Enzyme Brown Rice Balls\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- 材料が多い場合はこの下に空白ができてしまうため、画像を追加する or １枚目の画像のheightを大きくとる --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingre_con\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eKoso Genmai (Enzyme Brown Rice)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100gr\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSoy Sauce\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 Tbsp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMirin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 Tbsp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOil for grilling\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 Tbsp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Make\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e1\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eForm rice ball with koso genmai (enzyme brown rice).\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e2\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHeat a pan over medium heat. Add oil, and grill the rice ball over pan. Make sure to grill all side thoroughly.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e3\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMake sauce mix by combining soy sauce and mirin. Brush the sauce over the rice ball during grilling. When the surface is slightly cripsy, the rice ball is done!\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- QnA --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\" id=\"SEC_06\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan babies and toddlers eat it?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes they can. For toddlers who haven’t developed teeth yet, it is better to warm it as softly as possible so it’s easy to digest.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThere is water-like condensation inside the pack, is there a problem in the quality?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePlease be assured that there is no problem with the quality. If water droplets come into contact with the air, it may cause mold. But do not worry because the rice is vacuum sealed so there is no problem when it is unopened.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eI can’t finish the rice in one sitting. What should I do if I want to keep the remaining rice?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIf you keep it after you heat it once, it might harden. It’s better to portion and divide it before you warm it up for the first time. Keep the portion that you want to save with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge or freezer. When you want to eat it, just thaw and warm it up with a microwave.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eI heard that enzymes die at 60～70℃ temperature. Can you really call this enzyme brown rice?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEnzymes are said to die at temperatures above 60 ° C, but there are various theories about enzymes, and there are many theories that haven't been answered yet. In general, brown rice and red beans that have been kept warm for about 2 to 7 days after being cooked is often called enzyme brown rice or koso genmai, therefore we named it accordingly.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityQa\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThe enzyme brown rice is delivered to me during a hot weather, would there be a problem in the product quality?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSince it has passed the quality deterioration test in a high temperature environment, there is no concern about quality deterioration due to high temperature. However, to avoid deterioration of the product, consume it as soon as possible when opening it in a warm state.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"item_info\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagLeft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" class=\"prd_detail\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantities\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150gr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown rice, black rice, red beans, salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStoring Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep in a cool and dry place, away from the sunlight.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExpires in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Months (Room temperature)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally aged, certified gluten-free, made in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/ksgnm_topimg1_en.png\" alt=\"Kawashima The Japan Store Koso Genmai Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashima the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32840893464630,"sku":"185010659","price":380.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/ksgnm_topimg1_en.jpg?v=1766058752"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_043","title":"[Pre-Order] Koji Starter Powder - \"No.5\" for Ginjo Sake 100g (For 100kg Rice Koji) - Product From \"Akita Konno\" Store, Akita Prefecture, Japan","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/type_b.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"caution\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eNotice: Pre-Order Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red\"\u003eThis is a pre-order product. \u003c\/span\u003eAfter receiving your order, this product requires \u003cspan class=\"red\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1-2 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for processing before shipping as it will be ordered from the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003ePlease note that cancellations for pre-order products are not accepted after purchase. In case of delays, discontinued product, or stock issues, we will notify you directly. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e“No.5” Koji Starter For Making Ginjo Sake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/sakekojistarter.jpg\" alt=\"koji starter for sake\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best koji starter specially developed to make high-quality sake. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhether you’re brewing sake at home or making it professionally, the koji quality can determine the taste of your sake. And depending on what kind of sake you’re making, you might have to choose a specific koji starter. Although all-purpose koji starters can work just fine, if you’re aiming for a more specific taste, then this koji starter is the best option for you.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain Traits of “No.5” Koji Starter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoji made with this starter is characterized by its pure white color, roundish shape, and its several white spots of fungal colonies on the surface of the grain. The koji has abundant mycelia that penetrate deeply into the interior of the grain. It also has a strong amount of α-glucosidase. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“No.5” Koji starter is perfect to make ginjo sake. It has a fragrant mellow aroma and is good for Moromi fermentation in long term at low temperatures.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e  \n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the following three points because this product contains a living cell microorganism.\u003cbr\u003e\n■Open and close tightly, make sure the surrounding open area of the packaging is clean, and store in a cool and dark place.\u003cbr\u003e\n■Please make sure to prevent it from moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\n■Because there is a risk of deterioration after a long period of time, please use it as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e  \n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNeed More Info About The Koji Starter's 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 \"No.5\" for Ginjo Sake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAkita Konno Store, Akita Prefecture, Japan\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 alt=\"Koji Starter For Sake\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/akitakonnonumber5.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXparts\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43531363221742,"sku":"172113521","price":7340.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/akitakonnonumber5.jpg?v=1664954403"},{"product_id":"koji-starter_042","title":"[Pre-Order] Koji Starter Powder To Make Special Ginjo Sake 100g (For 100kg Rice Koji) - Product From \"Akita Konno\" Store, Akita Prefecture, Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"caution\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eNotice: Pre-Order Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red\"\u003eThis is a pre-order product. \u003c\/span\u003eAfter receiving your order, this product requires \u003cspan class=\"red\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1-2 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for processing before shipping as it will be ordered from the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003ePlease note that cancellations for pre-order products are not accepted after purchase. In case of delays, discontinued product, or stock issues, we will notify you directly. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKoji Starter To Make Special Ginjo Sake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/sakekojistarter.jpg\" alt=\"koji starter for sake\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best koji starter specially developed to make high-quality sake. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re brewing sake at home or making it professionally, the koji quality can determine the taste of your sake. And depending on what kind of sake you’re making, you might have to choose a specific koji starter. Although all-purpose koji starters can work just fine, if you’re aiming for a more specific taste, then this koji starter is the best option for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain Traits of Koji Starter To Make Special Ginjo Sake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoji made with this starter has an overall pleasant aroma, color, and texture. It is a breakthrough-type koji starter that can make koji with a good enzyme balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the following three points because this product contains a living cell microorganism.\u003cbr\u003e■Open and close tightly, make sure the surrounding open area of the packaging is clean, and store in a cool and dark place.\u003cbr\u003e■Please make sure to prevent it from moisture.\u003cbr\u003e■Because there is a risk of deterioration after a long period of time, please use it as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNeed More Info About The Koji Starter's 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 \"No.5\" for Ginjo Sake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAkita Konno Store, Akita Prefecture, Japan\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 alt=\"Koji Starter For Sake\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/akitakonnospecialginjo.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXparts\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"秋田今野商店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43531367809262,"sku":"172113343","price":4980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/akitakonnospecialginjo.jpg?v=1664954474"},{"product_id":"japanese-rice_049","title":"Organic Instant Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) Basic Type 150g - Gluten Free","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n        \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"caution\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eNotice of Package Design Changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eStarting from March 2025, we will gradually update the package design. The new design will make it easier to distinguish between different variations of the product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shape or functionality of the bag will remain the same, and there will be no changes to the contents or volume, so please rest assured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the packaging will gradually change, and specific designs cannot be requested. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n          \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n              \u003ch3\u003eNutritionist’s Recommendation #1: Less Tough Texture in Brown Rice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Organic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) has a softer texture compared to the typical tough and hard-to-eat brown rice. It has a chewy texture, making it easier to enjoy like red bean rice. The ingredients are simple, so it pairs well with side dishes. The gentle salty flavor from the salt koji also adds a nice taste, making it easy to enjoy on its own or with other dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n                  \u003cp\u003eNutritionist\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n                  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2932_21.jpg\" alt=\"Nutritionist\"\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eImproved Version: Now More Delicious, Safe, and Convenient\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_en_01.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Enzyme Fermented Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOrganic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) is made from \u003cb\u003eorganic brown rice\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eorganic black rice\u003c\/b\u003e, with some \u003cb\u003eorganic adzuki beans\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eorganic salt koji\u003c\/b\u003e, then letting it sit for 2-3 days to ferment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main feature of Organic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) is its texture. After fermenting, the brown rice becomes chewy and easy to eat, making it enjoyable for everyone, from children to elderly people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            This product has been meticulously developed with a strong focus on our customers' health and beauty needs. If you care about beauty and health, or want to take good care of your family’s health, we hope many people will try this Organic Fermented Brown Rice. We've packed this love into every pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eMade from Heartful Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_en_02.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Brown Rice\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n                \u003ch5\u003eOrganic Brown Rice (Okayama Prefecture)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eThe main ingredient in enzyme-fermented brown rice is \"Nikomaru,\" a type of organic brown rice with a great chewy texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rice is cultivated without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and is certified organic by JAS (Japan Agricultural Standards). It is safe and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"col2_r\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_en_03.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Black Rice\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n                \u003ch5\u003eOrganic Black Rice (Kagoshima and Kumamoto Prefectures)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eThis black rice is produced by farmers who have been practicing organic farming for over 15 years. It is cultivated without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is also known as \"ancient rice,\" as it has been a staple food in Japan since the ancient Jomon period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_en_04.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Red Beans\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n                \u003ch5\u003eOrganic Red Beans (Hokkaido Prefecture)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eWe use only the rare, organic adzuki beans, known for their difficult cultivation, sourced from the Offibira Farm in Hokkaido. Grown in the beautiful, pristine air of a vast, mountainous region, these beans are rich in flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            These beans are grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and their natural taste is carefully preserved. Enjoy the rich flavor of these beans, carefully prepared in our enzyme-fermented brown rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"col2_r\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_en_05.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Brown Rice Salt-Koji\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n                \u003ch5\u003eOrganic Brown Rice Salt-Koji (Made in Japan)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eThis organic salt-koji is made from fermented brown rice, resulting in a sweet, savory flavor and a mild, well-rounded saltiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cb\u003eThe salt content is kept under 1%\u003c\/b\u003e, making it a good choice for those mindful of their salt intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eGluten-Free Certified\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_en_07.jpg\" alt=\"gluten free test\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eThis product has been thoroughly \u003cb\u003etested and confirmed to be gluten-free by VisionBio Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e, a trusted testing laboratory in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are sensitive to gluten or simply prefer gluten-free foods, you can enjoy Koso Genmai with confidence and peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eMore Delicious with the \"Two-Step Fermentation Stand Pouch Method\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_10.jpg\" alt=\"Two-Step Fermentation Stand Pouch Method\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOne of the issues with Organic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) is that it tends to harden when it cools down, losing both flavor and texture. However, thanks to our improvement technique of the \"Two-Step Fermentation Stand Pouch Method,\" we've solved this problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy adding extra steps during the fermentation process, we ensure the rice stays soft and flavorful even after cooling down post-heating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe invite you to try the difference in texture and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eThe World's First \"Organic\" Enzyme Fermented Brown Rice, Made with Only Organic Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_11.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Enzyme Fermented Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWe use \"Hokkaido Organic Adzuki Beans,\" which are particularly difficult to cultivate, in generous amounts. By combining this rare adzuki bean with high-quality brown rice and black rice that are harvested in limited quantities, we’ve created a rich flavor you won’t find elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            To complete the Organic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai), we worked with curated farmers to source these precious crops. Please try this rare organic koso genmai and taste the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Flavor Variations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai is available in four flavor variations. Please check each product's pages below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_049\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai Basic Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Basic Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_050\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2834_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai Mochi Barley Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Mochi Barley Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_051\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2835_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai Miscellaneous Grain Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Miscellaneous Grain Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_050\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai 4 Color Soybean Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai 4 Color Soybean Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eFull of Fiber, Vitamins, and GABA for Beauty and Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_05.jpg\" alt=\"Rich in Nutrients\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOrganic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) is packed with nutrients that help with health maintenance and beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            It contains \u003cb\u003evitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, and fiber, as well as GABA\u003c\/b\u003e, which is known to help with stress and fatigue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            Perfect for those who want to keep their health in check, and also for those looking for natural relief from stress and fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n        \u003csection\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n              \u003ch3\u003eNutritionist’s Recommendation #2: Rich in Nutrients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIn addition to brown rice, this product also contains black rice, rich in polyphenols, and adzuki beans, which are high in potassium and fiber, providing a variety of nutrients. It’s also easier to digest compared to regular brown rice, making it perfect for your daily meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n                  \u003cp\u003eNutritionist\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n                  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2932_21.jpg\" alt=\"Nutritionist\"\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Replacing White Rice in Your Diet: \u003cb\u003e150g Per Serving\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kosogenmai_organic.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect for Replacing White Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOrganic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) is packaged in stand-up pouches, providing exactly one serving of 150g, which is easy for women to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrown rice is known for being filling, so replacing your usual white rice with brown rice can help adjust your portion sizes and improve your meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eRemains Soft and Chewy Even After Cooling, Perfect for Bento or Rice Balls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\" style=\"margin-top:5%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kg_renewal-03.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to Eat Anytime\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe convenient pouch packaging allows you to enjoy Organic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) anywhere, whether at home, in your lunch box, or as rice balls. It can be eaten at room temperature, but heating it will bring out even more flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n              \u003ch3\u003eNutritionist’s Recommendation #3: Easy to Eat Even After Cooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eOther brands of brown rice can get tough when they cool down, but this Organic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) stays soft and easy to eat. The chewy texture is enhanced, and it’s perfect for bento or rice balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n                  \u003cp\u003eNutritionist\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n                  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2932_21.jpg\" alt=\"Nutritionist\"\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003e30+ Months Storage with Stand Pouch Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWith a shelf life of over 30 months at room temperature, this product is great for long-term storage, like emergency supplies. You can also keep it in your office as a nutritious staple food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_17.jpg\" alt=\"Expiration Date Notice\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n                    \u003ch5\u003eAbout Expiration Date Label\u003c\/h5\u003e\n                    \u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eDue to our factory’s manufacturing process, the expiration date may appear on an additional label. Please rest assured that the information on the label is accurate. \u003cb\u003eExpired Date format is YYYY\/MM\u003c\/b\u003e (Japanese Format).\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eBrown Rice with High Nutrients, Now in Chewy Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kg_renewal_16.jpg\" alt=\"Brown Rice Nutrient Comparison\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n                \u003cp style=\"line-height:95%\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#808080;\"\u003e*Based on 150g per serving. The percentage is compared to white rice when brown rice is 100\u003cbr\u003e*Source: Japanese Food Standard Nutrient Database 2015\u003cbr\u003e*Reference: \"Detox Enzyme Fermented Brown Rice Diet\" by Huka Okamoto (Shufu-no-Tomo-sha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eBased on the picture, we can see the \"Comparison Chart of Key Nutrients in Brown Rice and White Rice\". Brown rice is reported to have the composition of Iron: 0.9mg; Carbohydrates 53.4g; Protein: 4.2g; Fat: 1.5g; Dietary Fiber: 2.1g; Vitamin B1: 0.24mg; Vitamin B2: 0.03mg; Vitamin E: 0.8mg; Potassium: 143mg; Calcium: 11mg; Magnesium: 74mg; and Zinc: 1.2mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eOrganic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) is made with nutritious brown rice, offering a rich supply of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The calorie content is almost the same as white rice, but the nutritional difference is significant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                If you've thought that \"brown rice is tough and hard to eat,\" try it now and experience the soft, chewy texture and delightful taste. Turn your meals into healthier and more satisfying options!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n        \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eFlavorfully Fermented with Salt Koji for a Long Time, with Minimal Salt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_12.jpg\" alt=\"Salt Koji Fermentation\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSalt Koji enzymes break down starches and proteins, bringing out the natural sweetness and umami in the ingredients. When combined with brown rice and grains, the fermentation process enhances the taste. The balanced saltiness of the salt koji ensures that the product remains delicious without being overly salty, making it suitable for daily consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eOrganic Brown Rice from \"Nikomaru\" Grown in Okayama\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_14.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe main ingredient in enzyme-fermented brown rice is \"Nikomaru,\" a type of organic brown rice with a great chewy texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            Grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, it’s a safe and healthy choice for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eOrganic Adzuki Beans from \"Erimo Adzuki\" in Hokkaido\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_15.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Adzuki Beans\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOrganic adzuki beans, known for their difficult cultivation, are sourced from the Offibira Farm in Hokkaido.\u003cbr\u003e\n            These beans are grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and their natural taste is carefully preserved. Enjoy the rich flavor of these beans, carefully prepared in our enzyme-fermented brown rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eOrganic Black Rice from Kumamoto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_natural_13.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Black Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOur organic black rice is from a farm in Kumamoto. This farm focuses on natural farming methods, growing high-quality rice without chemical fertilizers or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eOrganic Black Rice from Ibaraki\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_natural_12.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Black Rice from Ibaraki\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis organic black rice comes from a farm in Ibaraki, where they avoid the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and instead use manual labor and organic methods to grow high-quality rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n\u003csection\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n    \u003ch2\u003eRated by Dr. Kubota from a Beauty \u0026amp; Health Perspective\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kg_renewal_33.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor's Comment\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n    \u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon1-top\" style=\"border-radius:10px; padding:25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n        \u003cp\u003eIt is clear that brown rice is good for beauty and health, but if it isn’t tasty, it’s hard to keep eating it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        When I first tried enzyme-fermented brown rice, it was so delicious that I even checked the label to see if it was really brown rice. It gave the same level of satisfaction as white rice. Since beauty and health require consistency, it is wonderful to have something delicious and easy to continue. Most brown rice I’ve tried before was bitter and dry, so I could only continue for 1–2 weeks, but this rice is easy and delicious even on days when cooking feels like a hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n        \u003cp\u003eEven my husband, who loves white rice and usually dislikes brown rice, asks, “Are we having brown rice today?” He really enjoys it, so it seems satisfying even for men.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Enzyme-fermented brown rice contains biotin, which helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails; dietary fiber, which helps remove unnecessary fats and toxins from the body; and GABA, which may help maintain skin elasticity. These beneficial nutrients are packed together in one bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThis product is recommended not only for those who want to eat properly and improve their beauty, but also for people who feel unwell due to a nutritionally imbalanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e \n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n   \u003csection id=\"INDEXstaffVoice\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"staff_voice\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eStaff Comments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003ch4\u003eOur impressions after eating it as lunch at Kawashima-ya's office.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"staff_voice_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eEven when eaten at room temperature, it retains its chewy texture. I often eat it with curry; whether it's a thin, soup-like curry or a thicker, creamier one, it's delicious with both. It's also convenient for outdoor meals. Since it's easy to take with me, I often use it as a snack. (Staff K)\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"staff_voice_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eIt's delicious whether heated or eaten cold. It goes well with curry, and in the summer, I like to top it with chopped tuna and grated daikon radish. I never get tired of eating it, even daily. I want to keep some in stock for emergencies, but I also want to eat it every day! (Staff 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"staff_voice_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eI often buy some side dishes like fish or hijiki seaweed from the convenience store and eat them with it. I don't have to make a packed lunch, so it's great when I want something easy but healthy. (Staff T)\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"staff_voice_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eMy favorite way to eat it is with spicy miso paste. I add pickled vegetables and miso soup to the fermented brown rice, and it's very satisfying. Since I started eating it, my mornings feel much more refreshing. (Staff)\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXstory\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eMessage from Kawashimaya\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"story_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_en_wholesale_01.jpg\" alt=\"koso genmai message\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eOur fermented brown rice has a deliciously chewy texture that's hard to resist! I've been eating it almost every day since I was about 3 years old, and once you try it, you'll find yourself craving it instead of regular rice.  It's so satisfying, and it also keeps you feeling healthy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nHowever, cooking fermented brown rice can be quite difficult for those who live alone or don't have time to cook regularly. But we wanted to make it easier for everyone to enjoy this healthy, delicious rice every day! That's why we developed this product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWe've kept the price affordable, without adding any unnecessary costs, so it's easy to incorporate into your daily routine. We will continue to improve the taste, packaging, and price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e \n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Secret of Deliciousness: Two-Stage Fermentation \u0026amp; Pouch Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_08.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients of Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n    \u003cp\u003eKawashimaya’s Organic Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) is prepared in our own factory using organic ingredients directly sourced from farmers. Each batch is carefully cooked by our skilled artisans. The product has gone through the First Stage of Fermentation and Second Stage of Fermentation with sterilized manufacturing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The chewy texture and rich flavor come from our “Two-Stage Fermentation Stand Pouch Method.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Experience the difference compared to regular enzyme-fermented brown rice for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYou can enjoy it as is, but it tastes even better when heated. To warm, use a hot water bath or microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e \n  \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_19.jpg\" alt=\"Heating in Microwave\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Microwave】\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat the pouch upright with the steam vent facing up. About 2 minutes for 500W, or 1.5 minutes for 600W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"caution\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003ePrecautions When Heating\u003c\/h3\u003e \n    \u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eHeating multiple pouches together in the microwave may result in uneven heating.\u003cbr\u003ePlease heat each pouch individually for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Hot Water Bath】\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat the pouch as is, without opening, for about 3–4 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e※When using a hot water bath, the label on the pouch may peel off and display outdated product information. The correct product information is always on the label itself, so rest assured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n        \n  \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_20.jpg\" alt=\"Open along the cut line\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Enjoy As It Is】\u003c\/strong\u003e Please open along the perforated line and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e      \n  \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_21.jpg\" alt=\"Serve from the pouch or in a bowl\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Move to A Bowl】\u003c\/strong\u003e You can eat it directly from the pouch, or you can pour it into a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n\u003csection\u003e \n  \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Recipes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOrganic Fermented Brown Rice is already delicious on its own, but sometimes you may want to enjoy it in different flavors. Try various arrangements and enjoy its versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e \n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"recipe frame_bd\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eKoso Genmai Brown Rice Soy Milk Potag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image9-1.jpg\" alt=\"potage\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis vegetable-only potage is enhanced with the gentle thickness, flavor, and nutrition of enzyme brown rice. You can use various vegetables such as turnips, carrots, or sweet potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch4\u003eIngredients（4 Servings）\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e1 Large onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e2-3 Turnips\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e1 Garlic clove\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e50g Organic Fermented Brown Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e1 tbsp Butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e250cc Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e600cc Soy milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eSalt (to taste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003col\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eThinly slice the onion, turnips, and garlic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eHeat a pot and add butter, then sauté the onion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eOnce the onion softens, add turnips and garlic and cook until coated in butter. Add koso genmai brown rice and water, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eBlend step 3 until smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eAdd soy milk to step 4 and season with salt. Optionally, add herbs or spices to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ol\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"recipe frame_bd\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eDoria-style Koso Genmai Brown Rice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image2-5.jpg\" alt=\"Doria\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is an easy dish perfect for when you want a slightly different flavor of koso genmai brown rice for a solo lunch. The taste is enhanced with garlic and black pepper, and you can also add vegetables like rapeseed flowers or asparagus for extra deliciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch4\u003eIngredients（1 Serving）\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e1 tbsp Olive Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e150g Organic Fermented Brown Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e1 clove Garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e50g Frozen Peeled Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eSalt (a pinch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003ePepper (to taste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eCheese (to taste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003col\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eHeat a frying pan, add olive oil and garlic, and warm over low heat.    \u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eAdd the shrimp and sauté until everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper, then add the koso genmai brown rice and lightly warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003ePlace step 2 on a plate, top with cheese, and grill until browned. Done!\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ol\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"recipe frame_bd\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eGrilled Koso Genmai Brown Rice Balls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open along the cut line\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCrispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, this dish lets you fully enjoy the deliciousness of koso genmai brown rice. You can also use butter or olive oil in a frying pan for a different taste experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch4\u003eIngredients（1 Serving）\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e100g Organic Fermented Brown Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e1 tsp Soy Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e1 tsp Mirin\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003col\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eShape the koso genmai brown rice into rice balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eHeat in a toaster or fish grill and brown both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003eBrush with a sauce made of soy sauce and mirin, then grill again until browned. Done!\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ol\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e \n\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" id=\"qa\"\u003e \n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan infants and toddlers eat this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, 6+ months children can eat this. For children who do not have all their teeth yet, it is better to cook the rice as soft as possible to aid digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e \n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow should I store leftovers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e \n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIf you try to store after reheating, it may spoil or lose texture. It's recommended to portion before reheating. Wrap the portions and store in the refrigerator or freezer. Reheat in the microwave before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e \n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eI heard enzymes are deactivated at 60–70°C. Can stored brown rice still be called enzyme brown rice?\u003c\/h4\u003e \n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIt is said that enzymes deactivate above 60°C, but there are various theories and no definitive answer. Generally, brown rice (with adzuki beans) that is kept warm for 2–7 days after cooking is called koso genmai brown rice. At Kawashimaya, we use the name fermented brown rice. By fermenting with salt koji before cooking, protein components are converted into umami. The product’s name reflects the effect of enzymes on the rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it safe if enzyme brown rice arrives in hot weather via mail?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e \n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIt has passed quality tests for high-temperature environments, so there is no concern. Consume as soon as possible after opening if warm. If you prefer, select EMS for faster shipment when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \n\u003csection id=\"INDEXproductDetail\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd_h2\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eOrganic brown rice, organic black rice, organic adzuki beans, organic salted rice koji\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e150g\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecialty\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGluten Free, Made in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eOrganic brown rice: Okayama Prefecture,\u003cbr\u003eOrganic black rice: Kumamoto Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture,\u003cbr\u003eOrganic adzuki beans: Hokkaido,\u003cbr\u003eOrganic salted rice malt: Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAvoid direct sunlight and store at room temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAllergens\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eNone \n              \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eWheat\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eBuckwheat\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eEgg\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eMilk\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003ePeanuts\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eCrab\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eAlmond\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eAbalone\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eSquid\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eSalmon Roe\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eOrange\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eCashew Nuts\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eKiwi Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eBeef\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eWalnut\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eSesame\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eSalmon\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eMackerel\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eSoy\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eChicken\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eBanana\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003ePork\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eMatsutake Mushroom\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003ePeach\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eYam\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eApple\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eGelatin\u003c\/span\u003e\n              (28 items)\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNutritional Information (per 100g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eEnergy: 136 kcal, Protein: 3.1 g, Fat: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 28.7 g, Salt equivalent: 0.2 g\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\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Top Koso Genmai Image\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45431053091054,"sku":"173825026","price":410.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/a2533_organic_top_en_e74917be-04ec-4195-b22b-bac2af7575ff.jpg?v=1766152205"},{"product_id":"japanese-rice_050","title":"Organic Instant Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) Mochi Barley Type 150g","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKawashimaya Organic Koso Genmai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Add to a warm drink\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kosogenmai_organic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai or Fermented Brown Rice is a brown rice that has been cooked with red beans and salt and then kept warm to ferment for 2-3 days. The biggest feature of koso genmai is the texture. Brown rice, though hard in nature, can be quite chewy and soft when properly soaked and kept warm for a few days. Truly a great food to eat for all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor this variant, we use plenty of glutinous \"Daishimochi \"wheat from an organic farm, which is very popular with our customers. Enjoy the chewy texture of glutinous barley with skin, which is rich in dietary fiber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is so loved in Japan that we’ve already sold about more than 50,000 packs of koso genmai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorld's First Organic Fermented Brown Rice Made Using Only Domestically Grown Organic Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Add to a warm drink\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2834_organic_en_wholesale_01.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe generously use Hokkaido organic red beans, which are considered to be particularly difficult to grow. By combining this rare red bean with high-quality brown rice and grains that can only be harvested in limited quantities, we have created a rich flavor that cannot be found anywhere else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to complete organic fermented brown rice, we were able to provide valuable crops to the producers. Please try our very valuable organic enzyme brown rice and experience the difference for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealthy And Ready to Eat!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Add to a warm drink\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2834_organic_en_wholesale_02.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have carefully packed the healthy koso genmai so it is ready to eat without hassle and lasts a long time. Even though it is not added with any additives or preservatives, it can last up to 12 months at room temperature! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe efficient packaging can make our fermented brown rice for a lot of uses such as emergency food, camping food, or just for daily consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Reheat Koso Genmai (Fermented Brown Rice)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the koso genmai is healthy and naturally made, it is great to be consumed every day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can eat the koso genmai directly from the packaging, but if you want to heat it up, you can use a microwave or warm water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e[Microwave]\u003c\/b\u003e Heat in an upright position with the steam vent facing upward. In the case of 500W, it takes about 2 minutes, and in the case of 600W, it takes about 1 and a half minutes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e[Warm Water]\u003c\/b\u003e Place the bag in boiling water and heat it for about 3 to 4 minutes without opening the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Flavor Variations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai is available in four flavor variations. Please check each product's pages below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_049\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai Basic Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Basic Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_050\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2834_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai Mochi Barley Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Mochi Barley Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_051\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2835_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai Miscellaneous Grain Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Miscellaneous Grain Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_050\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai 4 Color Soybean Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai 4 Color Soybean Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Mochi Barley Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExpiry Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 months after manufacture date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic brown rice, organic black rice, organic red beans, organic sticky barley, organic salt koji\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNett Quantity per Pouch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStoring Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep away from sunlight, keep in a cool dark place\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 alt=\"Top image\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2834_organic_top_en.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45431108174062,"sku":"174686104","price":415.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/a2834_organic_top_en.jpg?v=1718405440"},{"product_id":"japanese-rice_051","title":"Organic Instant Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) Miscellaneous Grain Type 150g","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKawashimaya Organic Koso Genmai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Add to a warm drink\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kosogenmai_organic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai or Fermented Brown Rice is a brown rice that has been cooked with red beans and salt and then kept warm to ferment for 2-3 days. The biggest feature of koso genmai is the texture. Brown rice, though hard in nature, can be quite chewy and soft when properly soaked and kept warm for a few days. Truly a great food to eat for all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brown rice and grains used are all organically grown and are unique in Japan. Of course, all 10 items of brown rice and grains have obtained organic JAS certification. We carefully selected only safe and reliable ingredients and blended them using a unique golden ratio. These 10 miscellaneous grains contain plenty of ingredients necessary for maintaining beauty and health, such as vitamins, iron, and minerals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is so loved in Japan that we’ve already sold about more than 50,000 packs of koso genmai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorld's First Organic Fermented Brown Rice Made Using Only Domestically Grown Organic Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Add to a warm drink\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2835_organic_en_wholesale_01.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe generously use Hokkaido organic red beans, which are considered to be particularly difficult to grow. By combining this rare red bean with high-quality brown rice and grains that can only be harvested in limited quantities, we have created a rich flavor that cannot be found anywhere else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to complete organic fermented brown rice, we were able to provide valuable crops to the producers. Please try our very valuable organic enzyme brown rice and experience the difference for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealthy And Ready to Eat!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Add to a warm drink\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2835_organic_en_wholesale_02.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have carefully packed the healthy koso genmai so it is ready to eat without hassle and lasts a long time. Even though it is not added with any additives or preservatives, it can last up to 12 months at room temperature! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe efficient packaging can make our fermented brown rice for a lot of uses such as emergency food, camping food, or just for daily consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Reheat Koso Genmai (Fermented Brown Rice)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the koso genmai is healthy and naturally made, it is great to be consumed every day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can eat the koso genmai directly from the packaging, but if you want to heat it up, you can use a microwave or warm water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e[Microwave]\u003c\/b\u003e Heat in an upright position with the steam vent facing upward. In the case of 500W, it takes about 2 minutes, and in the case of 600W, it takes about 1 and a half minutes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e[Warm Water]\u003c\/b\u003e Place the bag in boiling water and heat it for about 3 to 4 minutes without opening the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Flavor Variations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai is available in four flavor variations. Please check each product's pages below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_049\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai Basic Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Basic Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_050\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2834_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai Mochi Barley Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Mochi Barley Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_051\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2835_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai Miscellaneous Grain Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Miscellaneous Grain Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/japanese-rice_050\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic Koso Genmai 4 Color Soybean Type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai 4 Color Soybean Type 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003eOrganic Koso Genmai Miscellaneous Grain Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExpiry Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 months after manufacture date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic brown rice, organic black rice, organic red beans, organic miscellaneous grains, organic salt koji\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNett Quantity per Pouch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStoring Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep away from sunlight, keep in a cool dark place\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 alt=\"Top image\" src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2835_organic_top_en.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45431116628206,"sku":"176379245","price":415.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/a2835_organic_top_en.jpg?v=1718405695"},{"product_id":"japanese-rice_052","title":"Organic Instant Fermented Brown Rice (Koso Genmai) 4 Color Soybean Type 150g - Certified Gluten Free","description":"\n\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/unity.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"exp\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv id=\"prd_unityTemp_min\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- nutritionist     --\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eRegistered Dietitian’s Recommendation Point ①: Soft and Easy-to-Eat Soybeans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                Brown rice and beans are often thought of as being hard to eat, but thanks to being thoroughly steamed inside the pouch—whether heated in the microwave or in hot water—they turned out soft and easy to eat. Even after cooling, they did not become hard and remained pleasantly chewy, while the soybeans still had a fluffy, hearty texture. The seasoning has a well-balanced saltiness, making it delicious even on its own.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eRegistered Dietitian\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2932_21.jpg\" alt=\"Registered Dietitian\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n    \u003c!-- about product 1 --\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003e\n            Daily Beauty Care with Soy Isoflavones, Protein, and Saponins\u003cbr\u003e\n            “Four-Color Soybean Enzyme Brown Rice” for Comprehensive Beauty Support\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_01_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            We generously added four types of soybeans: yellow soybeans, green soybeans, red soybeans, and black soybeans. Soybeans contain nutrients that are often difficult to obtain in everyday meals, such as protein, dietary fiber, isoflavones, and saponins. We invite you to try this four-color soybean variety that supports both beauty and health.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_ingre_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            “Enzyme Brown Rice” is made by cooking brown rice with azuki beans and salt, then allowing it to rest and mature for two to three days. One of the greatest features of enzyme brown rice is its texture. Through the resting process, the brown rice develops a uniquely chewy, mochi-like texture, making it easy to eat for everyone—from children to the elderly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We want those who care about their beauty, as well as those who value their family’s health, to enjoy enzyme brown rice. With that wish in mind, Kawashimaya has packed our dedication into every pouch.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- gluten Free --\u003e\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h3d\"\u003eNow certified Gluten-Free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagLeft\" style=\"margin-top: 3%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOur fermented brown rice is now certified as gluten-free. Perfect for those who are struggling with celiac disease or just want to avoid gluten in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/glutenfreecert_kosogenmai.jpg\" alt=\"The Making of Koso Genmai (Enzyme Brown Rice)\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- about --\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_09_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            All of the soybeans used are organically grown and are extremely rare even within Japan. To allow you to fully enjoy their texture, the soybeans are not crushed, but used whole in the enzyme brown rice. The gently sweet flavor of the soybeans pairs perfectly with the brown rice.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eHigher Isoflavone Content Than Soy Milk: Isoflavones in Simmered Soybeans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_graph_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            Soy isoflavones, which are important for maintaining beauty, can be consumed in amounts almost comparable to natto when soybeans are simmered. That amount is nearly three times higher than in soy milk! This makes it a convenient and recommended option for those who do not enjoy soy milk or natto but still want to easily take in isoflavones.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n        \u003c!-- nutritionist --\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eRegistered Dietitian’s Recommendation Point ②: Rich in Bean Nutrients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\n                    In addition to nutrient-rich brown rice, black rice that is also high in polyphenols, and azuki beans, this product contains four types of soybeans: yellow soybeans, black soybeans, green soybeans, and red soybeans. It’s great to be able to enjoy the unique nutrients of each type of bean all at once.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eRegistered Dietitian\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_02_en.jpg\" alt=\"Registered Dietitian\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- about product 2 --\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003e\n            Even More Delicious—Soft and Chewy Even After Cooling:\n            Renewed with Our “Two-Stage Aging Stand-Up Pouch Method”\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_02_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            One of the challenges of enzyme brown rice has been that it tends to become hard once cooled, losing both flavor and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            However, Kawashimaya has solved these issues with our uniquely developed “Two-Stage Aging Stand-Up Pouch Method.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            By applying two carefully managed aging steps during the maturation process, the rice remains soft and deeply flavorful even after being heated in the microwave and allowed to cool. We invite you to experience the difference in both texture and taste.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003e\n            The World’s First “Organic” Enzyme Brown Rice Made Exclusively with Domestically Grown Organic Ingredients\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_03_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            We generously use organically grown azuki beans from Hokkaido, a crop known to be particularly difficult to cultivate. By combining these rare azuki beans with high-quality brown rice and grains that can only be harvested in limited quantities, we have achieved a rich flavor unlike anything else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            In order to complete this organic enzyme brown rice, we were fortunate to receive precious crops from dedicated producers. Please try this exceptionally rare organic enzyme brown rice and experience the difference for yourself.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eオーガニック酵素玄米その他のバリエーションはこちら\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp\"\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/?mode=grp\u0026gid=2924904\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2853_top202403_4pac.jpg\" alt=\"4種お試しセット\"\u003e\n                \u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e4種お試しセット\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/?mode=grp\u0026gid=2924872\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_top202401.jpg\" alt=\"画像説明\"\u003e\n                \u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eベーシック\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp\"\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/?mode=grp\u0026gid=2924874\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2834_top202401.jpg\" alt=\"画像説明\"\u003e\n                \u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003eもち麦\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/?mode=grp\u0026gid=2924898\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2835_top202401.jpg\" alt=\"画像説明\"\u003e\n                \u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e雑穀\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/?mode=grp\u0026gid=2924899\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_top202401.jpg\" alt=\"画像説明\"\u003e\n                \u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e4色大豆\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/?mode=srh\u0026cid=\u0026keyword=%A5%AA%A1%BC%A5%AC%A5%CB%A5%C3%A5%AF%B9%DA%C1%C7%B8%BC%CA%C6+%B1%F6%B9%ED%B9%DA%C1%C7%A4%C7%A4%B8%A4%C3%A4%AF%A4%EA%BF%B2%A4%AB%A4%BB%A4%BF%B8%BC%CA%C6%A4%B4%A4%CF%A4%F3%A1%C3+150g+-%A4%AB%A4%EF%A4%B7%A4%DE%B2%B0-%A1%DA30%C2%DE%A5%BB%A5%C3%A5%C8%A1%DB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/ksgnmi_30upsell.png\" alt=\"お得な30袋はこちら\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e --\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eRich in Dietary Fiber, with Beauty-Boosting Vitamins and GABA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kg_renewal_4.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        Enzyme brown rice undergoes low-temperature aging, which significantly enhances the nutritional value of brown rice. It is packed with nutrients such as vitamins that help maintain beauty, minerals that support strength and vitality, essential amino acids, and dietary fiber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        In addition, it contains a generous amount of GABA, which actively supports the body in coping with daily stress and fatigue. This makes it highly recommended for those who want to “get proper nutrition even when busy” or “experience a natural sense of lightness and balance.”\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003e\n            Slowly and Thoroughly Aged with Salt Koji Enzymes to Bring Out Umami, with Carefully Reduced Salt Content\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_04_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            Salt koji enzymes have the ability to break down starches and proteins, drawing out the natural sweetness and umami of the ingredients to the fullest. By combining them with brown rice and grains and allowing the mixture to rest and mature, the inherent deliciousness of enzyme brown rice is further enhanced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            The mellow, rounded saltiness unique to salt koji results in a product you can enjoy every day without growing tired of it. With daily consumption in mind, the salt content is kept below 1%, making it suitable for those who are mindful of their salt intake. Please enjoy enzyme brown rice that pursues both health and great taste.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003e\n            Four-Color Soybeans Grown by the Power of Nature, Without the Use of Pesticides or Chemical Fertilizers During the Growing Period\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_10_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            Growing organic soybeans is considered extremely challenging. Because yields can vary greatly depending on weather conditions, producers put in tremendous effort every year. Kawashimaya’s four-color soybean enzyme brown rice uses these precious organic soybeans, carefully cultivated under such demanding natural conditions.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n          \n    \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eRegistered Dietitian’s Recommendation Point ③: For Those Who Feel Their Nutrition Is Unbalanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                This is a great option for people who like beans but find them difficult to cook regularly, or who don’t often have the opportunity to eat them. Being able to enjoy beans deliciously together with rice is a real plus. It’s also recommended for those who want to make sure they are getting enough protein, as you can take in plant-based protein from the beans directly through your rice, alongside your side dishes. For busy days, it’s also great as onigiri—compared to plain white rice, you can enjoy the nutritional benefits of both brown rice and soybeans all at once.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eRegistered Dietitian\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2932_21.jpg\" alt=\"Registered Dietitian\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e\n        Perfect for Replacing White Rice in Your Diet\u003cbr\u003e\n        150g per Pack—One Bowl Serving\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro4.png\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        Enzyme brown rice comes in a convenient stand-up pouch. Each pack contains 150g—just the right amount for one bowl of rice. Since brown rice is known for being filling, replacing your usual white rice with brown rice is also recommended as a way to naturally manage overall meal portions.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e\n        Stays Chewy Even After Cooling\u003cbr\u003e\n        Ideal for Bento Boxes and Onigiri\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\" style=\"margin-top:5%;\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro6.png\" alt=\"Enjoyable in Many Situations\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        This convenient pouch is delicious even at room temperature and easy to carry, making it simple to enjoy in a variety of situations. Perfect for everyday meals, as well as for bento boxes and onigiri. ※ It can be enjoyed at room temperature, but heating it will make it even more delicious.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eRegistered Dietitian’s Recommendation Point ④: Easy to Eat Even When Cooled\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                When I have tried other brands of brown rice packs, they sometimes became difficult to eat once cooled, with hard or brittle portions appearing. This enzyme brown rice, however, remained soft and easy to eat even after cooling. It even seemed to become slightly chewier and more pleasant in texture. It would be great for packing into bento boxes or making onigiri to take with you.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eRegistered Dietitian\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2932_21.jpg\" alt=\"Registered Dietitian\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \n\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e\n        Long-Term Storage of Over One Year Made Possible by the Stand-Up Pouch Method\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro8.png\" alt=\"Suitable for emergency stockpiling\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        The best-before date is approximately 30 months or more at room temperature. It can also be used as emergency food stock for disasters. We also recommend keeping it in the office as a nutritious ready-to-eat meal.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"col2_l mb-0\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_img\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_17.jpg\" alt=\"Image description\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col2_txt\"\u003e\n                \u003ch5\u003eRegarding the Best-Before Date Label\u003c\/h5\u003e\n                \u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\n                    Due to manufacturing processes at our factory, the best-before date may be printed\n                    on a separately applied label. Thank you for your understanding.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eEnzyme Brown Rice That Supports Daily Health Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_11_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully selected ingredients for enzyme brown rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        Enzyme brown rice is packed with nutrients from brown rice and whole grains, making it helpful for maintaining daily health and addressing common concerns. Why not start rethinking your health from the dining table?\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eEnjoy Nutritious Brown Rice with a Soft, Chewy Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro10.png\" alt=\"Comparison of key nutrients in brown rice and white rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"line-height:95%\"\u003e\n                \u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#808080;\"\u003e\n                    * Per one bowl of rice (150g). Percentages indicate the nutritional value of white rice when brown rice is set as 100.\u003cbr\u003e\n                    * Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (2015 Edition, Seventh Revision)\u003cbr\u003e\n                    * Reference book: “Detox Enzyme Brown Rice Diet” by Haga Okamoto (Shufunotomo Co., Ltd.)\n                \u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            Because enzyme brown rice uses highly nutritious brown rice, it contains an abundance of high-quality nutrients. It is rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which tend to be lacking in modern diets.\n            Compared to white rice, the calorie content is almost the same, yet the nutritional value differs greatly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            For those who have felt that “brown rice is dry and difficult to eat,” we encourage you to experience its pleasantly chewy texture and rich flavor. Why not make your daily meals healthier and more satisfying?\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOrganic Brown Rice “Nikomaru” from Yamazaki Farm in Okayama Prefecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_05_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully selected ingredients for enzyme brown rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        Nikomaru brown rice is known for its excellent grain firmness and strong chewy texture, making it especially well-suited for enzyme brown rice. Growing rice without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers during the cultivation period requires tremendous effort, but the farmers carefully observe the rice’s condition every day, continuously refining their methods and improving the harvest.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOrganic Azuki Beans “Erimo Azuki” from Offibira Farm in Hokkaido\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_06_en.jpg\" alt=\"Carefully selected ingredients for enzyme brown rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        We source organic Erimo azuki beans from Offibira Farm in Hokkaido, a crop known for being difficult to produce stably. Because no pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used during cultivation, growing azuki beans—which are sensitive to climate changes—requires tremendous dedication. The carefully nurtured azuki beans offer an exceptional flavor. Kawashimaya’s enzyme brown rice is cooked with special care to fully bring out the aroma and texture of these azuki beans.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n    \n   \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOrganic Black Rice from Kumamoto Prefecture, Sourced from Organic Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_07_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic black rice from Kumamoto Prefecture, sourced from Organic Farm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        “Organic Farm” began practicing natural farming on just 10 ares after questioning modern scientific agriculture and choosing to follow the laws of nature. They believe that producing delicious agricultural products requires an environment where animals and microorganisms can thrive. For this reason, no chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used at any stage of cultivation. Through repeated natural food chains involving local animals and microorganisms, the soil is enriched naturally and sustainably.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOrganic Black Rice from Ibaraki Prefecture, Sourced from Oshima Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_ver03_08_en.jpg\" alt=\"Organic black rice from Ibaraki Prefecture, sourced from Oshima Farm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        At a time when food safety is under close scrutiny, Oshima Farm is committed to producing organically grown rice. Although weeds such as barnyard grass can hinder rice growth, they rely not on herbicides or pesticides but on careful manual work and ingenuity, nurturing their crops with dedication and care. By observing the rice plants daily and sometimes adopting unique cultivation methods that go beyond conventional wisdom, the farm approaches rice cultivation with creativity. These efforts culminate in “Hyakusho-mai,” a richly flavored and delicious rice.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eEvaluated by Dr. Kubota from the Perspectives of Beauty and Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c!-- \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kg_renewal_33.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor's comment\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon1-top\" style=\"border-radius:10px; padding:25px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            Brown rice is clearly beneficial for beauty and health, but it is hard to continue eating it if it doesn’t taste good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            When I first tried enzyme brown rice, it was so delicious that I checked the label to confirm, “Is this really brown rice?” It was as satisfying as white rice. Since beauty and health are built through consistency, being able to continue easily and deliciously is truly appreciated. Many of the brown rice products I had tried before were bitter and dry, and I could only keep them up for one or two weeks. With this enzyme brown rice, however, it’s easy to enjoy even on days when cooking feels like a hassle.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            My husband, who loves white rice and used to dislike brown rice, now asks, “Shall we have brown rice today?” He seems fully satisfied with it, even as a man with a hearty appetite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            Enzyme brown rice contains beneficial components such as biotin, which helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails; dietary fiber, which binds unnecessary fats and toxins and helps eliminate them from the body; and GABA, which is expected to help maintain skin elasticity. All of these desirable nutrients are packed into one food.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            It is recommended not only for those who want to eat well and become more beautiful, but also for those who feel unwell due to a nutritionally unbalanced diet.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro19.png\" alt=\"Voices from Kawashimaya staff\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro18.png\" alt=\"A message from Kawashimaya\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Secret to Its Deliciousness Lies in the Two-Stage Aging Method and the Pouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro17.png\" alt=\"Carefully Selected Ingredients for Enzyme Brown Rice\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        Kawashimaya’s enzyme brown rice is carefully cooked batch by batch by skilled craftsmen\n        in our own factory, using organically grown ingredients delivered directly from farmers.\n        Its signature chewy texture and deep, rich flavor come from our\n        “Two-Stage Aging Stand-Up Pouch Method.”\n        We invite you to experience the difference compared to conventional enzyme brown rice.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        We have also received a recommendation from registered dietitian Miki Maeda.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"prd_fullcol\" style=\"margin-bottom:5%;\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro20.png\" alt=\"Also recommended by registered dietitian Miki Maeda\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        Recipes using enzyme brown rice recommended by Ms. Maeda are introduced in the article below.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"unityOtherArticle clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:5%;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"unityOtherArticleImg\"\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/?p=438\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/kousogenmai.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"How to Make Enzyme Brown Rice\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"unityOtherArticleTxt\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                \u003cspan\u003eHow to Make Enzyme Brown Rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                With an easy-to-follow video, we introduce Kawashimaya’s recommended way to make enzyme brown rice.\n                The article also covers ingredients and effective ways to enjoy it.\n                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/?p=438\"\u003eRead the article on how to make enzyme brown rice\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\n\n    \u003c!-- how to use --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/enzymebrownrice_intro21.png\" alt=\"How to Enjoy\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        It can be enjoyed as is, but heating it makes it even more delicious. When heating, please warm it using a hot water bath or a microwave.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_19.jpg\" alt=\"Heat in the microwave\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e[Microwave]\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Heat the pouch standing upright with the steam vent facing upward. Approx. just under 2 minutes at 500W, or about 1½ minutes at 600W.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"caution\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003ePlease Be Careful When Heating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\n            Heating multiple pouches at the same time in the microwave may cause uneven heating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please be sure to heat one pouch at a time.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_20.jpg\" alt=\"Open along the tear line\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2533_ver03_21.jpg\" alt=\"Serve directly from the pouch or in a bowl\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e[Hot Water Bath]\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Without opening the pouch, heat for about 3–4 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        *When heating in hot water, the label attached to the product may peel off and display old product information. Please rest assured that the information printed on the label is the correct and current product information.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- how to use --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"prd_fullcol\" style=\"margin-bottom:10%;\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kg_renewal_29.jpg\" alt=\"Recommended Recipes\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            Enzyme brown rice is delicious on its own with its chewy texture, but some of you may want to enjoy different flavors from time to time. Try various arrangements and discover new possibilities.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- recipe --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"unity_recipe clearfix\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eEnzyme Brown Rice Soy Milk Potage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe_sum clearfix\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"cap\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\n                    Adding enzyme brown rice to a vegetable-only potage gives it a gentle thickness, umami, and extra nutrition. Besides turnips, you can also make this with carrots, sweet potatoes, and many other vegetables.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ico_con\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_amount\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eServings\u003c\/span\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"font-size: 34px\"\u003e4\u003c\/font\u003e bowls\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_time\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eCooking Time\u003c\/span\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"font-size: 34px\"\u003e15\u003c\/font\u003e min\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe_top clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:5%;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"img_con\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Enzyme Brown Rice Potage\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ingre_con\"\u003e\n                \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOnion (large)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTurnips\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2–3\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGarlic\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 clove\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eEnzyme Brown Rice\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e50g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eButter\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 tbsp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWater\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e250cc\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSoy milk\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e600cc\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSalt\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTo taste\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe_bottom\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e1\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThinly slice the onion, turnips, and garlic.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e2\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHeat a pot, add butter, and sauté the onion.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n                \u003cdt\u003e3\u003c\/dt\u003e\n                \u003cdd\u003e\n                    Once the onion softens, add the turnips and garlic and sauté until coated with oil.\n                    Add the enzyme brown rice and water, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.\n                \u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e4\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBlend until smooth using a blender.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n                \u003cdt\u003e5\u003c\/dt\u003e\n                \u003cdd\u003e\n                    Add soy milk and season with salt.\n                    You may also add herbs or spices to taste.\n                \u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003c\/dl\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- recipe --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"unity_recipe clearfix\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eEnzyme Brown Rice Doria-Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe_sum clearfix\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"cap\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\n                    A simple dish perfect for when you want something a little different for a solo lunch.\n                    Garlic and black pepper add a punch of flavor, and you can also add vegetables such as\n                    rape blossoms or asparagus.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ico_con\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_amount\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eServings\u003c\/span\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"font-size: 34px\"\u003e1\u003c\/font\u003e person\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_time\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eCooking Time\u003c\/span\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"font-size: 34px\"\u003e10\u003c\/font\u003e min\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe_top clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:5%;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"img_con\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image2-5.jpg\" alt=\"Enzyme Brown Rice Doria-Style\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ingre_con\"\u003e\n                \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOlive oil\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 tbsp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eEnzyme Brown Rice\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e140g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGarlic\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 clove\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFrozen peeled shrimp\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e50g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSalt\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA pinch\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePepper\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTo taste\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCheese\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTo taste\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe_bottom\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n                \u003cdt\u003e1\u003c\/dt\u003e\n                \u003cdd\u003eHeat a frying pan, add olive oil and garlic, and warm gently over low heat.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n                \u003cdt\u003e2\u003c\/dt\u003e\n                \u003cdd\u003e\n                    Add the shrimp and sauté until well combined.\n                    Season with salt and pepper, then add the enzyme brown rice and heat lightly.\n                \u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n                \u003cdt\u003e3\u003c\/dt\u003e\n                \u003cdd\u003e\n                    Transfer to a dish, top with cheese, and grill until lightly browned.\n                \u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003c\/dl\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- recipe --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"unity_recipe clearfix\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eGrilled Enzyme Brown Rice Onigiri\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe_sum clearfix\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"cap\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\n                    Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside,\n                    this dish lets you fully enjoy the deliciousness of enzyme brown rice.\n                    You can also pan-fry it with butter or olive oil for a different flavor.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ico_con\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_amount\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eServings\u003c\/span\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"font-size: 34px\"\u003e1\u003c\/font\u003e person\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"ico ico_time\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_ttl\"\u003eCooking Time\u003c\/span\u003e\n                    \u003cspan class=\"ico_num\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"font-size: 34px\"\u003e15\u003c\/font\u003e min\u003c\/span\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe_top clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:5%;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"img_con\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image6-4.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Enzyme Brown Rice Onigiri\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ingre_con\"\u003e\n                \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eEnzyme Brown Rice\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSoy sauce\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 tsp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n                \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMirin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 tsp\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"recipe_bottom\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e1\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eForm the enzyme brown rice into a rice ball.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n                \u003cdt\u003e2\u003c\/dt\u003e\n                \u003cdd\u003e\n                    Heat in a toaster oven or fish grill, browning both sides.\n                \u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003c\/dl\u003e\n            \u003cdl class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n                \u003cdt\u003e3\u003c\/dt\u003e\n                \u003cdd\u003e\n                    Brush with a sauce made by mixing soy sauce and mirin,\n                    then grill again until nicely browned.\n                \u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003c\/dl\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\n   \u003c!-- QnA --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" id=\"qa\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan infants and young children eat this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    Yes, they can. For children whose teeth have not fully developed yet, cooking it as softly as possible is recommended, as it is easier to digest.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat should I do if I can’t finish it and want to store it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    If you try to store it for a long period after reheating, it may spoil or lose its texture. We recommend dividing it before heating. Wrap the portion you want to store in plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator or freezer. When ready to eat, simply reheat it in the microwave.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\n                I heard that enzymes are deactivated at 60–70°C. Can rested brown rice really be called “enzyme brown rice”?\n            \u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    It is often said that enzymes are deactivated above 60°C, but there are many differing theories about enzymes, and many aspects remain unclear. In general, brown rice (and adzuki beans) that has been kept warm for about 2–7 days after cooking is commonly referred to as “enzyme brown rice,” which is why we use this name. In addition, by aging the rice together with the enzymes contained in shio-koji before cooking, protein components are transformed into umami. This process of using enzymes to create change is also the origin of the product name “enzyme brown rice.”\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\n                I received enzyme brown rice by mail on a hot day. Is the quality affected?\n            \u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    The product has passed quality degradation tests under high-temperature conditions, so there is no concern about quality deterioration due to heat. However, to avoid degradation, please consume it as soon as possible if you open it while it is still warm. If you prefer not to have the product delivered to your mailbox, please select “Standard Delivery (Kuroneko Yamato)” when placing your order.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\n                I heard that heating in a microwave (high temperature) destroys enzymes. Is this true?\n            \u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    It is generally said that enzymes are deactivated above 60°C, but some enzymes do not deactivate even above 100°C, and there are also heat-resistant coenzymes that are said to have beneficial effects. Enzymes are still a topic of discussion in various studies, and there is no definitive answer at present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                    If enzymes were completely deactivated above 60°C, then it could be argued that the product should not be called enzyme brown rice. However, it is generally accepted that brown rice (and adzuki beans) kept warm for about 2–7 days after cooking is referred to as enzyme brown rice. Each manufacturer has its own perspective, and at Kawashimaya, we do not believe that all enzymes in our enzyme brown rice are deactivated, which is why we use this name.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan it be heated in a hot water bath?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    Yes, it can be heated in a hot water bath. Without opening the pouch, place it in boiling water and heat for about 3–4 minutes. When heating in hot water, the label attached to the product may peel off and display old product information. Please rest assured that the information printed on the label is the correct and current product information.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- product table --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXproductDetail\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"pd_h2\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\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 Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n                    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003c\/thead\u003e\n                \u003ctbody class=\"tbody\"\u003e\n                    \u003ctr\u003e\n                        \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n                        \u003ctd\u003e\n                            Organic brown rice, organic black rice, organic adzuki beans, organic soybeans, organic black soybeans, organic green soybeans, organic red soybeans, organic shio-koji\n                        \u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                    \u003ctr\u003e\n                        \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n                        \u003ctd\u003e150g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                    \u003ctr\u003e\n                        \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n                        \u003ctd\u003e\n                            Organic brown rice: Okayama Prefecture \/\n                            Organic black rice: Kumamoto \u0026amp; Kagoshima Prefectures \/\n                            Organic adzuki beans: Hokkaido \/\n                            Organic shio-koji: Made in Japan \/\n                            Organic soybeans: Hokkaido \/\n                            Organic black soybeans: Hokkaido \/\n                            Organic green soybeans: Gunma Prefecture \/\n                            Organic red soybeans: Gunma Prefecture\n                        \u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                    \u003ctr\u003e\n                        \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n                        \u003ctd\u003eStore at room temperature away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                    \u003ctr\u003e\n                        \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAllergens\u003c\/th\u003e\n                        \u003ctd\u003e\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eWheat\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eBuckwheat\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eEgg\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eMilk\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003ePeanuts\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eCrab\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eAlmond\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eAbalone\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eSquid\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eSalmon roe\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eOrange\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eCashew nuts\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eKiwi fruit\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eBeef\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eWalnut\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eSesame\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eSalmon\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eMackerel\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_on\"\u003eSoybeans\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eChicken\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eBanana\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003ePork\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eMatsutake mushroom\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003ePeach\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eYam\u003c\/span\u003e,\n                            \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eApple\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"al_off\"\u003eGelatin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                            (28 specified allergens)\n                        \u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                    \u003ctr\u003e\n                        \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNutrition Facts (per 100g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n                        \u003ctd\u003e\n                            Energy: 140kcal \/\n                            Protein: 5.1g \/\n                            Fat: 1.8g \/\n                            Carbohydrates: 25.9g \/\n                            Salt equivalent: 0.2g\n                        \u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                  \u003ctr\u003e\n                        \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNutrition Facts (per 100g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n                        \u003ctd\u003e\n                            Made in Japan, Certified Gluten Free\n                        \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\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2905_organic_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"Top Image\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45431170466030,"sku":"176379045","price":415.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/a2905_organic_top_en_1a4c6c0c-e48d-43cf-8530-7265c66874c2.jpg?v=1766079394"},{"product_id":"drink-supplements_026","title":"Kawashimaya Nattokinase Supplement Capsule 2400 FUs + DHA\/EPA (120 Plant-Based Soft Capsules) - Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXcaution\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"caution\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eNotice: Nattokinase Free Shipping Campaign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eGet shipping discounts and even free shipping by purchasing \u003cstrong\u003eNattokinase Capsule 2400 FU (120 Soft Capsules)\u003c\/strong\u003e! Here's how you can benefit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"red\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e50% OFF Shipping Fee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – For orders of 3 or more packs of Nattokinase Capsule 2400 FU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"red\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – For orders of 5 or more packs of Nattokinase Capsule 2400 FU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffer valid from September 15 to September 28, 2025 (Japan Time).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eLearn more about this special offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/pages\/nattokinase-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eRecommended points from a registered dietitian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n              \u003cp\u003eAlthough the product name is \"Nattokinase,\" it does not have a strong smell like natto, and since it is easy to swallow and only requires two tablets a day, I found it easy to continue taking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eRegistered Dietitian\u003cbr\u003eYurie Ando\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2932_21.jpg\" alt=\"nutritionist advice\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- what is --\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eWhat is Nattokinase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a3010_01_en.jpg\" alt=\"Nattokinase\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNattokinase is a potent enzyme extracted from natto, a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. This enzyme is widely known for its ability to help dissolve blood clots, supporting cardiovascular health and maintaining healthy blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKawashimaya's Nattokinase Capsule + DHA\/EPA\u003c\/b\u003e combines 2400 FUs of Nattokinase (per 2 capsules), with DHA, EPA, vitamin E, and folic acid to help promote overall wellness and support your health every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n        \u003cp\u003eOur capsules are made using non-genetically modified soybeans, and we use plant-based soft capsules for easy consumption. The product is gluten-free and produced in a GMP-certified facility in Japan. We’ve removed vitamin K2, ensuring no interaction with medications, and the product has no natto smell, making it suitable for everyone. It’s also Muslim-friendly.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n     \u003c!-- Product Specialty --\u003e   \n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eProduct Specialty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a3010_03_en.jpg\" alt=\"Nattokinase Specialty\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to offer this exceptional product with many good points that can support your health and lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch5\u003eContains 2400 FUs + DHA\/EPA (per 2 Capsules)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eDHA and EPA are essential omega-3 fatty acids found in fish. These cannot be produced by the body, so they must be obtained through diet. They support brain function and cardiovascular health, playing a key role in cell communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eIn addition, our formula contains Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), which helps protect your body from oxidative stress, and folic acid, which supports healthy blood circulation by reducing homocysteine levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch5\u003eNon-GMO Soybeans Used\u003c\/h5\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eWe use only high-quality, non-genetically modified soybeans to ensure purity and potency in every capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch5\u003ePlant-Based Soft Capsules Used\u003c\/h5\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eOur nattokinase capsules are easy to swallow and 100% plant-based, offering a sustainable option for health-conscious consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch5\u003eGluten-Free\u003c\/h5\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThis product is tested for gluten content in the ingredient and the result came as “gluten-free.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch5\u003eManufactured by a GMP-Certified Factory\u003c\/h5\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe manufacturing factory adheres to Good Manufacturing Practice, ensuring a product that you can rely on for both quality and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch5\u003eMuslim-Friendly Ingredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eAlthough this product is not halal-certified yet, the ingredients have been inspected by the Japan Halal Association and deemed as Muslim Friendly. This means it has no animal-origin materials and doesn't contain alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003ch5\u003e100% Made in Japan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eCrafted in Japan, where natto has been a cherished part of the diet for centuries, ensuring expert production of high-quality nattokinase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \n    \n    \u003c!-- get nattokinase conveniently --\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eGet Nattokinase Conveniently\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a3010_02_en.jpg\" alt=\"Nattokinase\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis supplement is ideal for individuals who dislike the smell or taste of natto but still want to get the benefits of nattokinase. With no natto odor, it's a hassle-free way to support your health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNattokinase, which is contained in the sticky part of natto, is weak against acid. Therefore, even if you eat a lot of natto, the active ingredients do not reach deep into your body. Furthermore, consuming excessive natto poses a risk of affecting your purine levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the zip-lock packaging is small enough to bring on a trip, making it a travel-friendly supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n   \n    \u003c!-- just 2 capsules per day --\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eJust 2 Capsules per Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a3010_05_en.jpg\" alt=\"Nattokinase 2 Capsules Equals to 3 Natto\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSimply take two capsules a day to promote smooth and healthy blood flow as part of your wellness routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaking two Nattokinase capsules per day provides the same amount of nattokinase as 120 grams of natto (about three packs of natto), making it a more efficient and convenient option.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEach serving provides 2400 FUs, which is higher than the daily recommended amount of 2000 FUs set by the Japan Nattokinase Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking to support heart health or improve circulation, this supplement is a convenient and effective choice, backed by both traditional Japanese practices and modern science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Additional Health Benefits --\u003e\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Health Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a3010_04_en.jpg\" alt=\"Nattokinase Health Benefits\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            Our nattokinase capsules are enriched with more nutrients below:\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003e● Omega-3s from DHA \u0026amp; EPA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThese essential fatty acids are known for their role in maintaining heart health, brain function, and supporting overall wellness. Sourced with care, they complement Nattokinase to promote a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003e● Antioxidant Protection with Vitamin E\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eVitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative stress, supporting your body’s natural defenses and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003e● Folic Acid for Everyday Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFolic acid supports red blood cell formation and overall energy metabolism, essential for maintaining your day-to-day wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \n    \u003csection id=\"INDEXqa\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" id=\"qa\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eQ\u0026amp;A About Nattokinase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eFirst of all, what is nattokinase?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNattokinase is an enzyme derived from natto. It is known for its ability to dissolve blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the unit \"FU\" of nattokinase?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\"FU\" stands for fibrinolytic units, a measure of the enzyme's ability to break down fibrin (blood clots). The higher the FU value, the greater the enzyme’s activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it okay to take this with medication?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNattokinase is a food supplement, and it is generally safe to take with medications. However, if you are taking prescribed medicine or undergoing medical treatment, please consult your doctor before adding any supplements to your diet. Our product is free from vitamin K, which could interact with blood-thinning medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eI am pregnant. Is it safe to take this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your healthcare provider before using this supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eI have a food allergy. Is it okay to bring this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003ePlease check the ingredients list carefully. This product contains soy-based ingredients, so if you are allergic to soy, it’s best to avoid this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHas Nattokinase been tested for mercury?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, we have tested for heavy metals and arsenic, and our product is free from harmful levels of these substances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n\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 Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n                    \u003ctbody class=\"tbody\"\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eNattokinase Capsule + DHA\/EPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eDHA\/EPA enriched refined fish oil (domestic production), starch, natto bacteria culture extract powder, reduced syrup \/ glycerin, carrageenan (derived from seaweed), emulsifier, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid.\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAllergen\u003c\/th\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eSoybeans\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContent\u003c\/th\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e60g (1 capsule weight 455mg, with 300mg active ingredients per capsule × approximately 120 capsules)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlace of Production\u003c\/th\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/th\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eStore in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. If stored in a refrigerator, keep humidity between 10~20% as a guideline.\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDaily Dosage\u003c\/th\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eTake 2 capsules per day with water or warm water as a guideline.\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\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a3010_TOP_en.jpg\" alt=\"TOP画像\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e \n        \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"caution\"\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eImpotant Points Before Consumption\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e・Depending on your constitution or physical condition, this product may not be suitable for you. In that case, please refrain from using it.\u003cbr\u003e・If you have a food allergy, please refer to the ingredients list before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46269378101486,"sku":"156904737","price":2678.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/a3010_TOP_en-01.jpg?v=1756444820"},{"product_id":"lactic-acid_enzyme_018","title":"KAWASHIMAYA Lactic Acid Bacteria Supplement Capsules - Probiotic Supplement Taken from Japanese Fermented Foods (60 Capsules)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOver 20,000 Bags Sold! New Capsule-Type Probiotic Supplement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_cp_bana1.jpg\" alt=\"Lactic acid bacteria equivalent to 90 yogurts in a teaspoon\" width=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb class=\"red\"\u003eOver 20,000 bags sold\u003c\/b\u003e! Kawashimaya's probiotic supplement now comes in a capsule form. Developed to suit the gut environment of Japanese people, this supplement contains \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003eplant-based lactic acid bacteria derived from Japanese fermented foods\u003c\/b\u003e, with up to \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003e500 billion bacteria per capsule\u003c\/b\u003e. We have also refined the formula by eliminating unnecessary ingredients, ensuring a \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003eminimalist composition\u003c\/b\u003e that delivers the pure and direct benefits of probiotics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Main Role of the Large Intestine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe human gut houses over 100 trillion microorganisms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese microorganisms, known as \"gut bacteria,\" consist of more than 1,000 different species. Gut health is determined by the balance of these bacteria, and about 70% of the immune cells in our body reside in the intestines. This means that maintaining gut health is essential for overall well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for Those Experiencing:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular bowel movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoul-smelling stool or gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent skin issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequent colds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased irritability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo noticeable effects from probiotic supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDislike of fermented foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you identify with any of these, you may be \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003elacking plant-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Achieve an Ideal Gut Environment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintain a Golden Balance of Gut Bacteria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"red\"\u003eGood Bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e: Beneficial bacteria that activate immunity and support overall health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb class=\"red\"\u003eBad Bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e: Harmful bacteria that cause fermentation and produce toxins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb class=\"red\"\u003eOpportunistic Bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e: Neutral bacteria that align with the dominant group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal balance is said to be Good Bacteria:Bad Bacteria:Opportunistic Bacteria = 2:1:7. Instead of completely eliminating bad bacteria, it's important to maintain a healthy balance between all three types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Focus on Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e① Perfect for Japanese People Who Follow a Traditional Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, Japanese people have consumed fermented foods like pickles and miso as part of their diet. \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003ePlant-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e naturally thrive in these foods, helping to support a healthy gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Gut Bacteria Have Evolved Alongside Japanese Cuisine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/wp11512_natto.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Japanese food\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut bacteria evolve with diet and vary by country. Japanese people's gut bacteria have adapted to traditional Japanese food, making \u003cb\u003eplant-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e the most suitable for their digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRestoring the Gut Flora from Westernized Diets\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_1031688157.jpg\" alt=\"Gut health image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the shift from a grain- and vegetable-based Japanese diet to a more Western diet, maintaining a balanced gut flora has become increasingly difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFocusing on the Lactic Acid Bacteria Japanese People Are Familiar With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eWhen people think of lactic acid bacteria, they often associate it with yogurt. However, Japanese people have only started consuming yogurt regularly since the 1990s. Instead of relying on unfamiliar \u003cb\u003eanimal-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e, we believe that the \u003cb\u003eplant-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e that have been part of Japanese diets for centuries are a better fit. That’s why we are committed to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/?p=39081\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eplant-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e② A Variety of Lactic Acid Bacteria Is Essential for Gut Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent studies suggest that instead of competing, \u003cb class=\"red\"\u003ea balanced intake of both plant-based and animal-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e is crucial for a healthy gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDeclining Consumption of Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to global averages, Japanese people consume relatively little lactic acid bacteria. In particular, the intake of \u003cb\u003eplant-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e has declined due to dietary changes, while \u003cb\u003eanimal-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e consumption has increased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eActively Incorporate Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_p231115.jpg\" alt=\"Restore the gut environment naturally\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eFor optimal gut health, a diverse range of lactic acid bacteria is necessary. Increasing your intake of \u003cb\u003eplant-based lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/b\u003e can help restore balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria from Carefully Selected Fermented Foods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Supplement is made entirely from plant-based lactic acid bacteria derived from traditional Japanese fermented foods. Additionally, it contains a generous amount of high-quality organic rice koji, which has been finely powdered. Rice koji contains over 30 types of enzymes that support the activity of lactic acid bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_kome.jpg\" alt=\"Rice-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eRice-derived Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Supports digestive health and skin condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_miso.jpg\" alt=\"Miso-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eMiso-derived Kura Hana Lactic Acid Bacteria Supports immune function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_sakekasu.jpg\" alt=\"Sake lees-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eSake Lees-derived Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Supports allergy symptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_mugi.jpg\" alt=\"Barley-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eBarley-derived Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Kawashimaya’s original lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_sunkiduke.jpg\" alt=\"Sunki pickle-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eSunki Pickle-derived Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Supports immune function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_kimoto.jpg\" alt=\"Kimoto yeast-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eSake Yeast-derived Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Kawashimaya’s original lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_sugukiduke.jpg\" alt=\"Suguki pickle-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eSuguki Pickle-derived Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Supports good bacteria and skin care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_tsukemono.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese pickles-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eJapanese Pickles-derived Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Supports oral health by targeting bad bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_flex_img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_mukadoko.jpg\" alt=\"Nukadoko-derived\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img_cap\"\u003eNukadoko-derived Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Kawashimaya’s original lactic acid bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafe and Reliable for Daily Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/wp11570_01.jpg\" alt=\"Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eThe Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Supplement is committed to high quality for safe daily use. It contains no unnecessary additives and is made from fermented foods under strict quality control in our domestic factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col mb-0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/sbsc_nyusankin_18.jpg\" alt=\"No Additives\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eNo Preservatives: Free from common preservatives used for long-term storage, delivering fresh ingredients with their natural flavors and nutrients. No Artificial Flavoring: Preserves the natural taste and aroma of ingredients without artificial additives. No Added Sugars: Designed with health in mind, avoiding unnecessary sweetness or extra calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col mb-0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/nyu_cp_japan.jpg\" alt=\"Domestic Ingredients\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eSince this is something you consume daily, we focus on quality and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col mb-0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/sbsc_nyusankin_19.jpg\" alt=\"Quality Control\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe adhere to strict quality standards and maintain a consistent production line to provide the best products to our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col mb-0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_test6.jpg\" alt=\"Quality Control\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eOur products are crafted with dedication to ensure the best experience for our customers. We take pride in making natural, delicious, and health-supporting products for you and your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConveniently Take \"Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria\" with Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Supplements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/nyu_cp_newbana_cp.jpg\" alt=\"Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder Image\" width=\"870\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Plant-based lactic acid bacteria thrive in traditional Japanese fermented foods and are essential for the gut health of Japanese people.\u003cbr\u003e2. Due to the Westernization of dietary habits, the intake of plant-based lactic acid bacteria among Japanese people has decreased.\u003cbr\u003e3. A diverse gut microbiota requires a balance of plant-based and animal-based lactic acid bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \"Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Supplements\" derived from Japanese fermented foods, you can easily replenish plant-based lactic acid bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/nyu_cp_bana2.jpg\" alt=\"Two capsules per day\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust two capsules a day! These supplements conveniently provide the plant-based lactic acid bacteria that may be lacking in daily meals.\u003cbr\u003eTake two capsules (100mg) per day as a guideline. Since it's a food product, you can consume it anytime and in any way you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStart with a Two-Week Challenge!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/kouka8_01.gif\" alt=\"Gut Health Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eImproving gut health doesn't happen overnight—it takes at least two weeks. Our bodies naturally resist sudden changes, gradually adjusting to restore a stable state. While you may not see immediate effects after taking lactic acid bacteria powder, this is completely normal. By continuing daily intake over the long term, you can achieve a healthier gut environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoctors Also Feel the Effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_comment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have struggled with chronic constipation and relied on laxatives. However, laxatives caused abdominal pain and diarrhea, providing relief but not a natural bowel movement. \"Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder\" helped restore my gut environment, promoting natural bowel movements without discomfort. Unlike medication, it doesn’t provide immediate effects, but by improving gut health from the ground up, it’s highly recommended for those who want to establish a consistent bowel movement rhythm. *This is an individual's experience, and results may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutritionist_img\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeauty Doctor\u003cbr\u003eDr. Nao Kubota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/wb_ex_03.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Nao Kubota\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind the Best Way to Take It for Yourself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_cp_bana4.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Food and Lactic Acid Bacteria Image\" width=\"870\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone's body and lifestyle are different. Find the best way and timing for you to take the Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2544_cp_travel.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Food and Lactic Acid Bacteria Image\" width=\"870\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule form is convenient for busy schedules or when traveling. Compact and easy to carry, you can continue your gut health care even when dining out or on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Initial Trial\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry taking it the same way for two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. If You Don’t Notice Changes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust by reducing the amount, splitting the intake throughout the day, or changing the timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Be Patient\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eFrequent changes in intake methods can make it hard to determine what works best. Take your time to find the right method for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Intake Timing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon Waking Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Getting up stimulates peristalsis (gut movement), helping bowel movements. Taking it with warm water can awaken the gut, making it a great morning routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/MM_origo_stepmail_03.png\" alt=\"Person Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDuring Breakfast\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing food into an empty stomach stimulates the colon, triggering the \"gastrocolic reflex,\" which promotes bowel movement. Take it before or after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/MM_origo_stepmail_04.png\" alt=\"Person Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBefore Bedtime\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eAt night, the parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant, activating the gut. Since \"Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Capsules\" are low in calories, they can be taken safely at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col mb-0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/MM_origo_stepmail_05.png\" alt=\"Person Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone’s gut environment is different. Finding the best way to take \"Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Supplements\" can maximize its health and beauty benefits. Take your time and find your ideal intake method step by step!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Development Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.jp\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/wp_n_13525_01.jpg\" alt=\"Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder Image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eThe \"Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Supplement (Powder Type)\" was first introduced in 2017. Since then, we have continuously improved the product for over six years. As of October 2024, we have delivered over 20,000 units of this product, receiving valuable feedback from our customers. Based on these insights, we have consistently reviewed and refined the ingredients and balance of the formula. We aim to support gut health through plant-based lactic acid bacteria derived from familiar Japanese fermented foods. With this goal in mind, we will continue to enhance our product. Nothing would make us happier than for our \"Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Supplement\" to contribute to your daily well-being. We invite you to try this product as part of your journey towards better health. Kawashimaya Representative - Yuri Kawashima\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\u003eFrequently Asked Questions about Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Capsules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the capsule material and size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsules are primarily made from cellulose, a natural component found in plant cell walls, extracted from wood and cotton. We use No. 2 capsules, which measure 19.0 mm in length and 0.80 mm in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen is the best time to take the capsules?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a food product, there is no fixed time for consumption. The key is to take it daily. You may take it before or after meals, or before bedtime—whenever it suits you best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I take it with medication?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this is a food product, there are no particular restrictions. However, depending on the type of medication, interactions may need to be considered. If you are on medication or under medical treatment, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long should I continue taking the supplement?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to take it continuously for at least two weeks. Many people notice subtle changes within this period. However, gut microbiome changes take time, and it may take three to six months to stabilize gut health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd_h2\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRice Koji (domestic production), Acetic Acid Fermented Lactic Acid Bacteria (heat-killed), Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria (heat-killed), Rice Bran Fermented Lactic Acid Bacteria (heat-killed), Rice Sugar Ferment (GABA content), Spore-Forming Lactic Acid Bacteria, Brown Rice Koji, Rice Bran, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore at room temperature, away from high humidity, direct sunlight, and heat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy: 379 kcal, Protein: 8.0g, Fat: 1.8g, Carbohydrates: 82.6g, Salt Equivalent: 0.08g \u003cbr\u003e(per 100g)\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\/a2544_cp_newsum_en.jpg\" alt=\"Gut Health Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder 100g\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46269389275374,"sku":"182643967","price":3980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/a2544_cp_newsum_en.jpg?v=1742899667"}],"url":"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/collections\/15-off.oembed?page=3","provider":"kawashimaya the japanstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}