Brewery-made Fresh Koji | 300g

Name: Brewery-made Fresh Koji | 300g
Brand: にっこにこ太陽酒造
SKU: JO-KOJ-G300
Price: 800 JPY
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¥800 JPY

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Raw koji made seriously by a sake brewery. The authentic ingredient will transform your everyday cooking.

For those who want to make their homemade fermented foods even more delicious, such as shio koji, shoyu koji, amazake, homemade miso, and pickles. We deliver authentic raw koji, carefully cultivated by our sake brewery using the same methods and quality standards as for brewing sake.

The freshness and enzyme power are on a completely different level compared to dried koji sold in supermarkets. Please experience the rich sweetness and deep umami that can only be tasted with raw koji shipped directly from the sake brewery.

🏯 Why is "sake brewery koji" different?

In sake brewing, koji is the most crucial process that determines the taste of the sake. In our koji-muro (koji room), artisans carefully monitor the condition of the koji with their eyes, nose, and intuition, while managing temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration 24 hours a day using IoT.

"First koji, second moto, third brewing." As this sake brewing proverb indicates, koji is the foundation of all flavor. This brewery-quality koji will arrive in your kitchen.

🍶 Fermented foods and dishes you can use it for

Usage	Features / Points
Shio Koji (Salt Koji)	Significantly enhances umami when made with sake brewery's raw koji
Shoyu Koji (Soy Sauce Koji)	Condensed umami, highly versatile as an all-purpose seasoning
Amazake (Sweet Sake)	Natural sweetness, smooth finish
Homemade Miso	High fermentation power, resulting in richly flavored miso
Pickles / Nukazuke (Rice Bran Pickles)	A secret ingredient that brings out the sweetness of vegetables

✨ Raw Koji's Overwhelming "Live Enzyme Power"

Dried koji undergoes heat treatment during manufacturing, which reduces enzyme activity. In contrast, raw koji's enzymes are still alive, making its ability to convert starches into sugars and break down proteins into amino acids (umami components) significantly different.

✅ Shio koji turns thick and creamy
✅ Amazake finishes with natural sweetness
✅ Miso and pickles ferment smoothly

"It tastes somehow better than usual"—that difference comes from the freshness and quality of the koji.

📦 Delivery and Storage

Raw koji is a fresh food. Please refrigerate immediately upon arrival and use as soon as possible. If not using immediately, it can be frozen (for approximately 3 months). Freezing preserves most of its enzyme activity.

【Important Notice Regarding Delivery】

This product is a frozen item and cannot be shipped with sake. (Due to the risk of damage, it will be delivered separately.) We apologize for the inconvenience, but please order this product separately from sake.

If you order them together through the system, the order itself is possible, but additional shipping fees will incur for separate delivery. In that case, we will contact you from our store.

Items that can be shipped together

"Fukurotsuri Sake Kasu (sake lees from drip-filtered sake)" is delivered frozen, so it can be shipped with this product.

Recommended for:

Those who want to make shio koji and shoyu koji from scratch.
Those who want to make amazake that tastes better than store-bought.
Those making homemade miso for the first time.
Those interested in fermented foods and gut health.
Those who want to improve their cooking skills with authentic koji.

Ingredients

Rice, rice koji, (All "Niko Maru" rice grown with great care by local classmates in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, polished to 90%)

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Brewery-made Fresh Koji | 300g

¥800 JPY

One of a kind

We offer custom sake brewing services to bring your vision to life.

Would you like to create your own original sake?

For gifts or commemorative items for your loved ones, we recommend "original labels" that can easily add a special touch.

A bottle with your favorite photo or message will be a memorable and much-appreciated gift.

We can also prepare "hospitality sake" for special occasions like weddings, which will be a lifelong memory.

For this, you can even participate in the actual brewing process, offering you the best experience of entertaining your guests with special sake that you have carefully crafted together.

Furthermore, for liquor stores and izakayas, we also undertake the production of "original brand (PB) sake" that will be the face of your establishment, and we will propose unique flavors that complement your cuisine and concept.

From individuals to corporations, please feel free to contact us for a consultation.

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Perfect for special occasions or entertaining guests. Ideal for toasts at family or friends' gatherings. It pairs exceptionally well with dishes featuring seasonal fruits. Also makes a delightful gift. Recommended as a bottle for celebrations or anniversaries. In any setting, a bottle imbued with seasonal charm will brilliantly adorn the occasion.

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The moment it touches your lips, a rich aroma and warmth spread. The richness of its flavor pairs excellently with seafood. When served chilled, the fruit-derived aromas are even more vividly perceived. Enjoy the changing flavors with each season, as a new experience awaits every time.

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This collection encapsulates the blessings of Japan's four seasons and seasonal fruits in a single bottle. The clarity created by the "fukurozuri" method and the diverse flavors will make your special moments even more memorable. Quantities are limited, so please order soon.

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1. The Appeal of Doburoku

It has a unique flavor, a mellow texture, and a natural sweetness and aroma.

Additionally, our fresh doburoku is unpasteurized, so fermentation continues even after bottling, allowing you to enjoy a slight effervescence.

2. Enjoyment:

Doburoku comes in various styles. Some types are pasteurized to stop fermentation, making them suitable for long-term storage.

When consumed chilled, you can experience a crisper taste.

3. Versatile as an Aperitif

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Doburoku generally has a lower alcohol content, so choosing it for its drinkability is also a key point.

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As a fermented food, it may have the effect of increasing beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Stress Reduction:

Moderate alcohol consumption can sometimes lead to stress relief.

Relaxation Effect:

Alcohol is expected to promote relaxation and contribute to mental and physical stability.

At our brewery, we brew doburoku using carefully selected local ingredients.

You can discover new flavors, find a dinner partner to enjoy at home, or even experience making your own special doburoku.

Please enjoy the world of doburoku!

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Natural sweetness: It can add natural sweetness without any artificial additives.
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Summary

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Please give them a try. They are easily available for purchase in our online shop, so check them out now.

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Kimama Sarari | Bag-pressed, small-batch craft brewed sake 720ml

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¥4,380 JPY

All bag-pressed

At our brewery, we use the "fukuro-tsuri" (drip-sake) method to press all of our sake, with the exception of doburoku.

Managed with IoT

We log data from seeding to koji removal to ensure the optimal finish.

Using ingredients from Kishiwada

The rice used is grown by local classmates.

Orders placed by 1 p.m. on weekdays will be shipped the same day.

Orders placed after that time will be shipped on the next business day.