{"product_id":"koji-starter-tane-koji-種麹","title":"Koji Starter | Tane-koji (種麹)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKoji Starter (Tane-koji)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTane-koji\u003c\/strong\u003e (種麹) is the traditional Japanese term for koji starter: a spore culture used to inoculate cooked grains and grow \u003cem\u003ekoji\u003c\/em\u003e, the foundation of many Japanese ferments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your starter (variant)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoji Kin\u003c\/strong\u003e – a versatile starter commonly used for making koji for amazake and miso-style projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoji Citrico\u003c\/strong\u003e – a citric-acid producing style of koji often used for distillate-related koji (e.g., awamori-style citric koji), bringing a brighter, tangy profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can make\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShio koji (marinades \u0026amp; seasoning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAmazake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMiso \u0026amp; miso-style ferments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShoyu \/ soy sauce-style ferments (with the right process)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic use (overview)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCook grain (rice\/barley\/etc.) and cool to inoculation temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix in a small amount of starter evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncubate warm and humid until the grain is fully “bloomed” with koji.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep sealed, cool, and dry. For best shelf life, store refrigerated or frozen and avoid moisture exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FermentFabriek","offers":[{"title":"Koji Citric","offer_id":56855632871749,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Koji Kin","offer_id":56855632904517,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chouhaku-kin - Koji Starter Powder","offer_id":56855792451909,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/5819\/8341\/files\/kojiriceinkojiricecedartray.png?v=1768329410","url":"https:\/\/fermentfabriek.com\/products\/koji-starter-tane-koji-%e7%a8%ae%e9%ba%b9","provider":"FermentFabriek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}