{"product_id":"riz-malte-rice-koji-de-marque-kyodori","title":"KYODORI brand malted rice \"rice koji\" - 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis microscopic fungus releases enzymes that ferment the rice by breaking down its carbohydrates (starch is converted into sugars) and proteins. Traditionally, making rice koji requires the culture to be added to cooked grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grains are then placed in wooden trays and left to ferment in a warm, humid environment for 48 hours or more, allowing the mould to develop across their entire surface. This is why it is considered a top-quality \"starter\" malt or leaven for food fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes koji so special is that it digests starches and proteins and breaks them down into sugars and amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an ingredient that kickstarts the food fermentation process. Miso is made by mixing rice koji with steamed soybeans combined with salt and water, triggering the fermentation of the soya beans and transforming the whole into a thick mixture with sweet and savoury notes characteristic of umami flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRice koji imparts depth of flavour to products and develops their umami. Our dried rice koji allows you to make your own shio koji (salt koji), the umami-rich seasoning that has been winning over professional chefs and home cooks alike for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is renowned for tenderising food fibres and enhancing their umami flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KANKYO SHUZOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111364809037,"sku":"NISKOJK","price":14.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/KOJK-w-s.webp?v=1782198354","url":"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/products\/malted-rice-rice-koji-by-kyodori","provider":"Nishikidori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}