The Umami Collection

Everything you need for your next savory recipe, project, menu, or experiment:

Koji designed specifically for fermenting your best miso, shio koji, garum, hot sauce, or the next big thing.

Start your fermentation journey with confidence:

How to Make Doburoku Sake

How to Make Doburoku Sake

Before classic Japanese sake, there was doburoku - an ancient homebrew that laid the groundwork for the boozy nationa...
brewing intermediate
How to Make Mirin

How to Make Mirin

Mirin is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you're a professional chef, curious home cook, or cutting-edge bart...
beginner
How to Make Miso

How to Make Miso

Your umami journey awaits you. Learn what miso is, where it's from, how to make it and how to use it. 
basics beginner savory
The Complete Guide to Shio Koji

How to Make Shio Koji

The modern chef's secret weapon. Learn how to wield it's power in your kitchen!
basics beginner savory
How to Make Amazake

How to Make Amazake

Amazake - quick, simple and steeped with history.
amazake basics beginner