kome koji fresh 500g

naturally fermented,raw, gluten-free,vegan,handmadein Berlin

Fresh organic Kome Koji is white rice that has been fermented with Koji Kin, a noble Japanese mould called Aspergillus oryzae. This process takes over two days. Afterwards, the rice is completely covered in koji fungus and has a slightly sweet, mushroomy-nutty flavour and aroma.

Fresh kome koji is an indispensable raw material for the preparation of classic Japanese fermentation products such as miso, sake, shio koji and amazake. It can also be roasted and then enjoyed as an infusion drink.

On the back of the packaging you will find recipe suggestions for amazake, shio koji and miso.

Kome Koji is also available gently dried.

Kome Koji is a traditional fermented food in Japan that is 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 effects on beauty.

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 flavour 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 flavour enhancer to intensify sweetness, richness, umami and aromas. It is also popular for improving the texture of fish and meat dishes by making them fluffy and tender.

Rice* (Piedmont), A. oryzae

*certified organic

DE-ÖKO-070 (organic control body)

You can find out more about our raw materials here.

Kome Koji fresh has a best-before date of two weeks. We recommend using or freezing it as soon as possible. Always keep fresh Kome Koji refrigerated.

Important: Fresh Koji rice is produced weekly on Wednesdays. If the product is no longer in stock online, you have 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 for any further questions.

This koji is not dried and is 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 may spoil quickly.