{"product_id":"wholesale-fermentor_009","title":"[Wholesale 18pc] Koji Tray (Morobuta\/Kojibuta) Size S - Locally Made, 100% Natural Japanese Cedar Wood","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\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 Tray (Morobuta\/Kojibuta) Size S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMOQ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18pc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrice is negotiable for bigger quantities. Please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 cm x 21.5 cm x Height 5.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCedar Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep in a cool dry place. Koji tray is made of wood, therefore do not store in humid places for it can cause mold to grow. If you find mold growing on your koji tray, try wiping it off with rubbing alcohol or shochu with a high level of alcohol. If the mold is already growing too deep, scrape it off.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Weight In Total\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.86kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"font-size: 70%;\"\u003e*Delivery with EMS and surface mail has a maximum limit of 30kg. If your total order exceeds 30kg, we recommend separate shipments.\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\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2524_en_wholesale.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Tray S\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWholesale Koji Tray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is the wholesale bulk item containing 18pc of \u003cb\u003eKoji Tray (Morobuta\/Kojibuta) Size S\u003c\/b\u003e. If you want to purchase the single item version, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/fermentor_043\"\u003ego to the product page by clicking here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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;\"\u003eWhat is Koji Tray (Morobuta\/Kojibuta) Size S?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji tray small size is a professional-style container that is ideal for making koji at home. Called \u003ci\u003ekojibuta\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003emorobuta\u003c\/i\u003e in Japanese, the koji tray is the proper tool to make koji. This product is currently hard to find in the market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCrafted with Japanese cedarwood, this product is constructed by hand, one part after another by skillful artisans. This product has the perfect size for our Household Koji Fermenter PF100-48H. One fermenter has three sections, and each S-size koji tray can fit into one section of the fermenter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2524_06.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Tray Size S\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eUses “Nagara Cedar” from Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNagara cedar refers to cedars produced in the Nagara River basin in Gujo District and Takegi District of Gifu Prefecture. The name means “long and good cedar”. Cedar is suitable for koji because it has no natural antibacterial effect like cypress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2524_07.jpg\" alt=\"Nagara Cedar for Koji Tray\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eOne Koji Tray Can Make Up to 1kg of Rice Koji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eYou can make \u003cb\u003eup to 1kg of rice koji\u003c\/b\u003e in one container with an S-size lid. Combined with Household Koji Fermenter, you can make \u003cb\u003eup to 3 kg of rice koji\u003c\/b\u003e at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2524_08.jpg\" alt=\"Up to 1kg of Rice Koji in Koji Tray\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNo Preservatives Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNo preservatives are applied to general building materials. You can use it safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a2524_10.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Tray with No Preservative Used\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/KojiLid_S_09.jpg\" alt=\"Board Thickness\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSuitable Design for Koji Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSpecially designed with a slightly lifted center based on the tray used by koji maker professionals, making the koji easily spread on the tray's surface. This is important to avoid uneven heat distribution that can ruin the yeast propagation process during koji making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojibuta-s-m-l.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Tray Variations with Suitable Design\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIt is an easy-to-use tray diligently crafted with a wood planer to have smooth finishes.\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;\"\u003eKoji Tray Size S Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kojibuta-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"column\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojibuta-size-s-guide.jpg\" alt=\"Jiuqu lid S size\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kojibuta-right\"\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;\"\u003e1. 26cm\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;\"\u003e2. 19,5 cm\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;\"\u003e3.4 cm\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;\"\u003e4. 28cm\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;\"\u003e5. 21,5 cm\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;\"\u003e6. 5,5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INDEXrelatedProducts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWHOLESALE Koji Tray Size Variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/fermentor_065\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojibuta-s.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Tray Size S\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eS Size 28cm x 21.5cm x Height 5.5cm (Set of 18pc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/fermentor_066\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojibuta-m.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Tray Size M\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eM Size 40cm x 31cm x Height 7cm (Set of 6pc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/fermentor_067\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/kojibuta-l.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Tray Size L\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rp_cap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eL Size 55cm x 33.5cm x Height 7cm (Set of 5pc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\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;\"\u003eHow to Take Care of Koji Tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 2%; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e● Koji tray is made of wood, therefore do not store in humid places for it can cause mold to grow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ● If you find mold growing on your koji tray, try wiping it off with rubbing alcohol or shochu with high level of alcohol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ● If the mold is already growing too deep, scrape it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/how-to-care-of-kojibuta-s.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Tray Variations with Suitable Design\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: red; border-left: solid 7px #8b6131; background: #f1f1f3; padding: 3%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips:\u003c\/b\u003e After each use, hand-wash with water and then wipe thoroughly with clean cloth. Let dry in a well-ventilated room. Do not use detergent and dishwasher for cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRole of the Koji Tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji Tray, commonly known as kojibuta, is a small container that has been used for a long time in koji making (the process of propagating yeast cells on steamed rice). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji tray is the suitable tools to make rice koji, brown rice koji, soybean koji, barley koji, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eKoji making takes place in a hot and humid specialized room called Kojimuro, which takes 48 to 56 hours. However, due to the nature of the room, various parts like the center and corners, front and back, whether it's close to the ceiling or near the tatami floor, can have different temperatures and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eTherefore, the rice is divided into small portions on this koji tray. The lid placement is regularly moved to adjust the rice condition to be the same in terms of temperature and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBy moving and reloading every 3 hours, lids stacked in the room's corners are moved to the center. The lids in the back are moved to the front, and lids stacked in the upper row are moved to the lower row. By doing this, the yeast cell will be uniformly propagated in the rice koji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 2%; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages of koji tray method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ● Compared to machine-made koji (manufactured by automatically controlling the heat generation of koji), the finish of koji is much better. Even in sake breweries, when it comes to sake in junmai or ginjo classification, most of the breweries are made using this lid method. After all, there are some aspects of brewing that are not yet understood by the power of science or machinery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ● The koji finish affects not only sake but also miso and soy sauce. The koji, which is of good quality even after the preparation, works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 2%; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisadvantages of koji tray method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ● Controlling the temperature. Because temperature control is difficult, it takes more energy and attention. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ● A large number of koji tray requires more labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eImportant Notice Before Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%; padding: 2%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e● This product is crafted from natural cedar wood, resulting in unique variations in wood grain and color for each koji tray. Please note that specific wood grain patterns cannot be requested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e● Due to the natural characteristics of cedar wood, minor splinters or wood chips may be present. These do not affect product's functionality. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43054028292334,"sku":"132307898-18pc","price":38808.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/products\/kojibutatopwholesale-01.jpg?v=1656487551","url":"https:\/\/sakurado.live\/products\/wholesale-fermentor_009","provider":"kawashimaya the japanstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}