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naturally fermented, raw, gluten-free, vegan, handmade in Berlin Fresh organic Kome Koji is white rice that has been fermented with Koji Kin, a noble Japanese mold called Aspergillus oryzae. This process takes over two days. After that, the rice is completely covered with the Koji fungus and has a slightly sweet, mushroomy-nutty smell and taste. How to useFresh Kome Koji is an indispensable raw material for the preparation of classic Japanese fermentation products such as miso , sake, shio koji or amazake. In addition, it can be roasted and then enjoyed as an infused drink. On the back of the packaging you will find recipe suggestions for Amazake, Shio Koji and Miso. You can also get gently dried Kome Koji . BackgroundKome Koji is a traditional fermented food in Japan known for its natural health-promoting properties. In fact, rice koji can be considered an enzyme-rich wonder food that offers numerous health benefits as well as positive beauty effects. The basic properties of rice koji include the breakdown of starch into glucose and the conversion of protein into amino acids. The products created during this fermentation process contribute to the umami flavor and aroma. In addition, rice koji contains valuable nutrients such as vitamins and antioxidants. In Japanese cuisine, Kome Koji is often used as a popular natural flavor enhancer to enhance sweetness, richness, umami and aromas. It is also popular for improving the texture of fish and meat dishes by making them airy and tender. Ingredients
Rice* (Piedmont), A. oryzae *certified organic DE-ÖKO-070 (organic control body) You can find out more about our raw materials here. |
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Important notes: Fresh Koji rice is produced weekly on Wednesdays. If the product is out of stock online, you have still the option of placing a pre-order. Please note that in this case it may take up to a week for the order to be dispatched due to the specifics of the production of this material. You can contact us by email if you have any further questions. This koji is not dried and therefore slightly moist, which is why it has a limited shelf life. When shipping, it is particularly important to ensure that the product can be received immediately, otherwise it can spoil quickly. In such cases, we cannot accept liability. |