{"product_id":"wholesale-koji_006","title":"[Wholesale 50pc] Okayama's 100% Organic Dried Rice Koji (Marukura) 500g - JAS Organic, Additive-Free, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tempB\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productDetail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"thead\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tbody\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOkayama's 100% Organic Dried Rice Koji (Marukura) 500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMOQ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50pc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrice is negotiable for bigger quantities. Please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.jp\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic rice (Japan), koji mold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExpiry Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 months after the production date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500g x 50pc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Weight In Total\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25kg (net)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan (Okayama Prefecture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid high temperature, high humidity and direct sunlight. Store in a cool place such as the refrigerator, in a sealed container so the koji does not absorb moisture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic JAS. The manufacturer has passed the U.S. FDA inspection.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: red;\"\u003e* This item is ordered from the manufacturer after we receive your order. Production may occasionally be paused or shipping delayed by the manufacturer; in that case we will contact you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd_img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0259_en_500g.jpg\" alt=\"Okayama Organic Dried Rice Koji Marukura 500g wholesale 50pc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bd\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWholesale Organic Dried Rice Koji (Marukura)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is the wholesale bulk item containing 50pc of \u003cb\u003eOkayama's 100% Organic Dried Rice Koji (Marukura) 500g\u003c\/b\u003e. If you want to purchase the single item version, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.jp\/products\/koji_023\"\u003ego to the product page by clicking here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Okayama's 100% Organic Dried Rice Koji (Marukura)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0259a.jpg\" alt=\"Marukura dried rice koji production\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Dried White Rice Koji by Marukura is a rice koji with Organic JAS certification, made by craftsmen in Okayama Prefecture. The manufacturer has also passed the inspection of the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration), one of the strictest food safety examinations in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is carefully and slowly dried at a low temperature so the koji mold is not damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0259g.jpg\" alt=\"How to use rice koji\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to make amazake (sweet rice drink), homemade miso, shio koji (salt koji) and more. It can also be used in breads and sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frame_bg\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecial Features of Organic Dried Rice Koji by Marukura\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried at a low temperature, so it keeps well for long-term storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade without any additives or chemical substances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic JAS certified; the manufacturer has passed the U.S. FDA inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Organic Dried Rice Koji\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake shio koji, homemade miso and amazake easily. Dishes taste even better with high-quality koji made the old-fashioned way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.jp\/blogs\/column\/way-of-making-salt-koji\"\u003eShio Koji (Salt Koji)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/b0002_007.jpg\" alt=\"Shio koji\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix dried koji, salt and water, then let it ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.jp\/blogs\/column\/way-of-making-fermented-soybean-paste\"\u003eHomemade Miso\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/b0002_008.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade miso\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix soybeans and salt with the dried koji and ferment it for a long time. *The package says to rehydrate the koji first, but for miso you can use it dry as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.jp\/blogs\/column\/amazake\"\u003eAmazake (Sweet Rice Drink)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/b0002_009.jpg\" alt=\"Amazake\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix dried koji with hot water at about 55-60°C in a rice cooker or other warmer, and keep it warm for about 6 hours to make amazake from rice koji alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/Fermentationrecipe.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/pdf_recipe_banner.jpg\" alt=\"Fermented foods recipe PDF\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Difference Between Dried Koji and Regular Koji\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0259d.jpg\" alt=\"Dried koji vs regular koji\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular (fresh) koji is easily affected by unwanted bacteria and can deteriorate through self-fermentation, so it is hard to store. Dried koji was created to solve this: it resists unwanted bacteria and stops self-fermentation, while tasting almost the same as fresh koji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst time using dried koji? See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanstore.jp\/blogs\/column\/how-to-use-dried-ricekoji\"\u003eHow to Rehydrate Dried Rice Koji\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMessage From Marukura Food Manufacturer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0259e.jpg\" alt=\"Marukura\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarukura produces and sells koji, amazake and miso in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. Besides domestic sales, they export organic foods to North America, the EU, Australia and Southeast Asia, and meet overseas hygiene standards as well as Japanese ones. In November 2017 they passed the U.S. FDA inspection, said to be one of the most difficult, which lets them export smoothly. They use generations of know-how to make food that is delicious, safe and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0259f.jpg\" alt=\"Marukura certification\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMessage from Our Customers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"I made shio koji with this dried koji and coarse salt.\"\u003c\/b\u003e As time passed, it became more and more delicious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The homemade miso I made with this koji has a deep taste.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It's so good, I've made it countless times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"I can make amazake without fail.\"\u003c\/b\u003e This dried rice koji is slightly sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"I wanted to use it overseas, and it lasts 6 months.\"\u003c\/b\u003e I can make delicious amazake from this, so I recommend it!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"マルクラ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13109294760001,"sku":"63846694-50","price":55665.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/a0259_50pc_TOP_EN_v3.jpg?v=1794465442","url":"https:\/\/thejapanstore.jp\/products\/wholesale-koji_006","provider":"kawashimaya the japanstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}