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Premium Organic Rice Koji (250g)

Premium Organic Rice Koji (250g)

Best for Miso, Shio Koji, Fermented Hot Sauces, and Your Greatest Savory Ferments Yet.

About this koji:

This premium rice koji is made using heirloom spores - prized for their enzymatic strength and superior umami flavor - from Higuchi Matsunosuke Shoten in Osaka, Japan, and carefully cultivated on certified organic rice from southern California.

All koji is made by hand at Virginia’s first and only sake brewery -  North American Sake - in Charlottesville, VA.

Obsessively Made for Obsessive Makers

We designed this rice koji specifically for professional chefs, fermentation fanatics and casual cooks to:

  • Ferment one-of-a-kind misos
  • Transform meals with fresh shio koji
  • Supercharge sauerkrauts and fermented hot sauces
  • Get funky with homemade garums

Elevate Your Everyday Cooking

Skip the fermentation and use this koji to immediately:

  • Maximize your favorite marinades and dry rubs
  • Tenderize, age, and amplify your proteins
  • Add depth to dressings, soups, and sauces

We believe that well-made koji isn’t just an ingredient. It’s a tool for flavor innovation and a portal to both the deep past and culinary future. Trusted by fermentation wizards, home cooks, and Michelin-star chefs alike, koji is the backbone of Japanese fermentation—and this one’s made to be yours.

Ingredients: Aspergillus oryzae: BF-1 koji kin (Osaka, Japan), Organic medium grain Calrose rice (California, US)

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Koji FAQs

Is this koji dry?

Yes! All koji is dried to order after growing to maximize freshness, potency, and shelf life.

What can I make with my koji?

This koji is best for miso, shio koji, marinades, dry rubs, and all things savory. For quick tips and recipe inspo, click here.

It also makes a great gift for that experimental home cook in your life ;)

How long will my koji last on the shelf?

Because all koji is grown and dried fresh, shelf life is up to a year when stored properly. Just check the "USE BY" date on the back of the bag!

How should I store my koji?

All our koji should be stored in a cool, dry place - same as your other pantry staples. No freezing or refrigeration is necessary.

Is it Kosher?

Yes! Our production facility is Kosher certified.

What about allergens?

None! Our koji is 100%:

  • soy free
  • gluten free
  • nut free
  • vegan

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